Rexburg, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rexburg, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rexburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 38 days in the Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Rexburg, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (33 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $118,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Nov 1, 2022 · $190,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | May 2026 | Aug 23, 2024 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2018 · $1.3 million damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 9 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2023 | Jul 15, 2014 · $600,000 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 Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rexburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 67 miles southwest. 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 Rexburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 67 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 174 mi east-southeast | 23,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 180 mi south | 24,500 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 Rexburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rexburg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on September 26, 1959, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 27, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 8, 2016.
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 Rexburg'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.
Rexburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rexburg, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 67 miles southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 174 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rexburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rexburg the lowest scan from KSFX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rexburg 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 Rexburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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