Mountain Home, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Home, Elmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Home?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Upper Treasure Valley forecast zone and Elmore County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain Home, 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 | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | May 1, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jul 22, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2015 | Aug 25, 2008 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2017 | May 7, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Aug 2014 | — |
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 Treasure Valley forecast zone and Elmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mountain Home?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 37 miles northwest. 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 Mountain Home | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 37 mi northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 152 mi east | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 175 mi south-southwest | 23,300 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 Mountain Home
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain Home. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on August 10, 1986, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 2019.
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 Mountain Home'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.
Mountain Home radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Home, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 37 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Home?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Home the lowest scan from KCBX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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