Rockford, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockford, Bingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County — the most common reported hazard around Rockford, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and wildfires (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | May 2026 | Feb 14, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2021 · $310,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2019 | Feb 4, 2017 · $917,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jun 12, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2014 | Aug 6, 2014 · $300,000 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 Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockford get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Rockford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackfoot Fire Dept weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rockford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 10 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 Rockford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 10 mi southwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 133 mi south | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 187 mi west | 26,200 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 Rockford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockford. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F1 on February 14, 2000, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2019, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.
Hail: 61 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 Rockford'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.
Rockford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockford, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 10 miles southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockford the lowest scan from KSFX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockford 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 Rockford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Blackfoot, ID radar 9 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 18 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 22 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 23 mi
- Shelley, ID radar 24 mi
- Idaho Falls, ID radar 32 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 33 mi
- Ammon, ID radar 35 mi
- Iona, ID radar 38 mi
- Ucon, ID radar 40 mi