Rockland, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockland, Power County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Raft River Region forecast zone and Power County — the most common reported hazard around Rockland, mostly in August and June. Next come high winds (25 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2024 | Aug 17, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2025 | Apr 10, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2017 · $329,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Raft River Region forecast zone and Power County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rockland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 38 miles north-northeast. 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 Rockland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 38 mi north-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 93 mi south-southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 181 mi west-northwest | 24,800 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 Rockland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which passed about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2014, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 28, 2003.
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 Rockland'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.
Rockland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockland, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 38 miles north-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockland the lowest scan from KSFX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockland 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 Rockland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- American Falls, ID radar 15 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 26 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 29 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 32 mi
- Rupert, ID radar 41 mi
- Malad City, ID radar 41 mi
- Heyburn, ID radar 45 mi
- Paul, ID radar 46 mi
- Burley, ID radar 47 mi
- Blackfoot, ID radar 51 mi