Island Park, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Island Park, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Island Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 58 days in the Centennial Mountains/Island Park forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Island Park, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Aug 23, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2022 | Feb 5, 2017 · $131,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2022 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Apr 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · 1 death |
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 Centennial Mountains/Island Park forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Island Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 119 miles southwest. 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 Island Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 119 mi southwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 161 mi northeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 175 mi southeast | 23,400 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 Island Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Island Park. The strongest was an F0 on July 6, 1993, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
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 Island Park'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.
Island Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Island Park, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 119 miles southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Island Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Island Park the lowest scan from KSFX is about 12,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Island Park 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 Island Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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