Inkom, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Inkom, Bannock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Inkom?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County — the most common reported hazard around Inkom, mostly in August and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Sep 3, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $450,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Inkom get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Inkom, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocatello 2 Ne weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 7.0 | 16.4 | 13.5 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Inkom?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 31 miles northwest. 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 Inkom | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 31 mi northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 106 mi south | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 192 mi east | 27,300 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 Inkom
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Inkom. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 11, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 17, 2007, which touched down about 3 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 59 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 June 1, 2015.
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 Inkom'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.
Inkom radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Inkom, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 31 miles northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Inkom?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Inkom the lowest scan from KSFX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Inkom 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 Inkom, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Blackfoot, ID radar 28 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 30 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 31 mi
- Soda Springs, ID radar 35 mi
- Shelley, ID radar 41 mi
- Malad City, ID radar 42 mi
- Idaho Falls, ID radar 49 mi
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