Murphy, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Murphy, Owyhee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Murphy?
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 Owyhee County — the most common reported hazard around Murphy, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Oct 2015 | Jun 6, 2009 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2002 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
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 Owyhee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Murphy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 25 miles 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 Murphy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 25 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 171 mi south | 22,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 195 mi east | 28,000 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 Murphy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Murphy. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F1 on March 21, 1984, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2023, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 30, 2020.
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 Murphy'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.
Murphy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Murphy, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 25 miles northeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Murphy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Murphy the lowest scan from KCBX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Murphy 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 Murphy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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