Rigby, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rigby, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rigby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Rigby, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | May 2026 | Jan 18, 2000 · $560,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $118,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Nov 1, 2022 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Feb 5, 2017 · $2.4 million damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rigby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 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 Rigby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 55 mi southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 169 mi south | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 178 mi east-southeast | 24,000 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 Rigby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rigby, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F2 on April 7, 1978, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 27, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 13, 2001.
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 Rigby'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.
Rigby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rigby, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rigby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rigby the lowest scan from KSFX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rigby 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 Rigby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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