Pocatello, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pocatello, Bannock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pocatello?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bannock County — the most common reported hazard around Pocatello, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Sep 3, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $450,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bannock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pocatello get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Pocatello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocatello City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 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 Pocatello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 20 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 Pocatello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 20 mi northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 111 mi south | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 195 mi west-northwest | 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 Pocatello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pocatello, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which passed about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 73 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 June 1, 2015.
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 Pocatello'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.
Pocatello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pocatello, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 20 miles northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pocatello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pocatello the lowest scan from KSFX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pocatello 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 Pocatello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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