Plummer, ID Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Plummer, Benewah 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 Plummer?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Idaho Palouse forecast zone and Benewah County — the most common reported hazard around Plummer, mostly in January and December. Next come flooding (23 days) and high winds (18 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms107Feb 2026Dec 20, 1997 · 1 death
Flooding23May 2018Mar 15, 2017 · $500,000 damage
High winds18Dec 2025Feb 2, 1999 · $1.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds10Sep 2024Jul 9, 1998 · $50,000 damage
Dust storms2Sep 2024—
Blizzards2Dec 2010—
Debris flows2Sep 2024Sep 11, 2024 · $1,000 damage
Wildfires2Aug 1998Aug 19, 1998 · $25,000 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 Idaho Palouse forecast zone and Benewah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Plummer get?

A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Plummer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Maries weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.3 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 Plummer?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 42 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PlummerView
KOTX
Spokane, WA		42 mi northwest2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMSX
Missoula, MT		138 mi east15,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPDT
Pendleton, OR		147 mi southwest17,600 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 Plummer

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plummer, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 9, 1994, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 11, 2022.

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 Plummer'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.

Plummer radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Plummer, ID?

KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 42 miles northwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Plummer?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plummer the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,800 ft up.

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

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