Oakley, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakley, Cassia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Cassia County — the most common reported hazard around Oakley, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2023 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2023 · $36,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2015 | Jul 17, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2017 | Feb 4, 2017 · $5.2 million damage |
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 Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Cassia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakley get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Oakley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oakley weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oakley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 85 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 Oakley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 85 mi northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 147 mi northwest | 17,600 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 Oakley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakley. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an EF0 on September 1, 2012, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 24, 2023.
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 Oakley'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.
Oakley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakley, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 85 miles northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakley the lowest scan from KSFX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oakley 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 Oakley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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