Homedale, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homedale, Owyhee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Owyhee County — the most common reported hazard around Homedale, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Oct 2015 | Jun 6, 2009 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2002 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Owyhee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Homedale get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Homedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parma Exp Stn weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Homedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 36 miles east-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Homedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 36 mi east-southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 172 mi north-northwest | 22,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 199 mi south | 28,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Homedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homedale. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F1 on August 25, 1966, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 25, 2018.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Homedale's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Homedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homedale, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 36 miles east-southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homedale the lowest scan from KCBX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Homedale free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Homedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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