Menan, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Menan, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Menan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Menan, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | May 2026 | Jan 18, 2000 · $560,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $118,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Nov 1, 2022 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Feb 5, 2017 · $2.4 million damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Menan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 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 Menan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 55 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 172 mi south | 22,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 182 mi east-southeast | 25,000 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 Menan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Menan, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F2 on April 7, 1978, which touched down about 15 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 27, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 13, 2001.
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 Menan'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.
Menan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Menan, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Menan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Menan the lowest scan from KSFX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Menan 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 Menan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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