Twin Falls, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twin Falls, Twin Falls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twin Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Twin Falls County — the most common reported hazard around Twin Falls, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| High winds | 30 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jul 30, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2017 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
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 Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Twin Falls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Twin Falls get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Twin Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Twin Falls 6 E weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 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 Twin Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 97 miles east-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 Twin Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 110 mi northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 137 mi southeast | 15,700 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 Twin Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Twin Falls, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 9, 1990, which touched down about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2019, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 37 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 July 21, 1970.
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 Twin Falls'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.
Twin Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twin Falls, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 97 miles east-northeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twin Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twin Falls the lowest scan from KSFX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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