Melba, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Melba, Canyon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Melba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Canyon County — the most common reported hazard around Melba, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2023 | Aug 26, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2023 | May 1, 2017 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2002 | Jul 7, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $7.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2001 | — |
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 Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Canyon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Melba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 17 miles east-northeast. 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 Melba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 17 mi east-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 183 mi south | 25,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 195 mi east | 27,900 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 Melba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Melba. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on October 26, 1984, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 33 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 May 25, 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 Melba'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.
Melba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Melba, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 17 miles east-northeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 183 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Melba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Melba the lowest scan from KCBX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Melba 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 Melba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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