Leadore, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leadore, Lemhi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leadore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Eastern Lemhi County forecast zone and Lemhi County — the most common reported hazard around Leadore, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Jun 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2025 | Dec 20, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Avalanches | 4 | Feb 2017 | — |
| Debris flows | 4 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
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 Eastern Lemhi County forecast zone and Lemhi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Leadore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 114 miles south-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 Leadore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 165 mi west-southwest | 21,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 166 mi north | 21,400 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 Leadore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Leadore. The strongest was an F1 on August 24, 1984, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 24, 1984.
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 Leadore'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.
Leadore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leadore, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 114 miles south-southeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leadore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leadore the lowest scan from KSFX is about 11,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leadore 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 Leadore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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