Middleton, ID Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Middleton, Canyon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Middleton?

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 Middleton, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and high winds (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms50Jan 2024Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds35May 2023Aug 26, 1996 · $250,000 damage
High winds13Apr 2024—
Flooding9Jun 2023May 1, 2017 · $750,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 2002Jul 7, 2002 · 1 death
Flash flooding3Jun 2026Jun 26, 2026 · $7.0 million damage
Dust storms2Apr 2024—
Wildfires2Jun 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.

How much snow does Middleton get?

A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Middleton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nampa Sugar Factory weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Middleton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 24 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MiddletonView
KCBX
Boise, ID		24 mi southeast1,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KPDT
Pendleton, OR		176 mi northwest23,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSFX
Pocatello, ID		202 mi east29,600 ftLimited — 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 Middleton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middleton. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 25, 1966, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 6 miles east of town.

Hail: 45 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 Middleton'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.

Middleton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Middleton, ID?

KCBX (Boise, ID), about 24 miles southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Middleton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middleton the lowest scan from KCBX is about 1,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Middleton 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 Middleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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