Malad City, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malad City, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malad City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 30 days in the Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around Malad City, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2023 | May 28, 2018 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Mar 28, 2021 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 · $278,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Malad City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 65 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 Malad City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 201 mi east-northeast | 29,500 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 Malad City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malad City. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 21, 1986, which passed about 6 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2007, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 22, 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 Malad City'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.
Malad City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malad City, ID?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 65 miles south. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malad City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malad City the lowest scan from KMTX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Malad City 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 Malad City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Franklin, ID radar 26 mi
- Soda Springs, ID radar 47 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 48 mi
- Montpelier, ID radar 50 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 51 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 52 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 60 mi