Swan Valley, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Swan Valley, Bonneville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Swan Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Caribou Range forecast zone and Bonneville County — the most common reported hazard around Swan Valley, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2026 | Aug 20, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2, 2022 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2023 | May 23, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $4,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | 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 Caribou Range forecast zone and Bonneville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Swan Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 72 miles west-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 Swan Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 146 mi east | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 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 Swan Valley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Swan Valley since 1950.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 9, 1983.
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 Swan Valley'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.
Swan Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swan Valley, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 72 miles west-southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Swan Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Swan Valley the lowest scan from KSFX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Swan Valley 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 Swan Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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