Horseshoe Bend, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horseshoe Bend, Boise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horseshoe Bend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Boise Mountains forecast zone and Boise County — the most common reported hazard around Horseshoe Bend, mostly in December and January. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2025 | Jul 22, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 17 | Oct 2025 | Aug 21, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2023 | Aug 6, 2014 · $8.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Nov 2010 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Mar 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 · 2 deaths |
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 Boise Mountains forecast zone and Boise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horseshoe Bend get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Horseshoe Bend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boise 7 N weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 7.3 | 16.7 | 14.0 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Horseshoe Bend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 30 miles south. 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 Horseshoe Bend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 30 mi south | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 179 mi northwest | 24,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 185 mi east-southeast | 25,600 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 Horseshoe Bend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horseshoe Bend. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 19, 1991, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 35 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 July 5, 1961.
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 Horseshoe Bend'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.
Horseshoe Bend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horseshoe Bend, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 30 miles south. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horseshoe Bend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horseshoe Bend the lowest scan from KCBX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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