Wendell, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wendell, Gooding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wendell?
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 Gooding County — the most common reported hazard around Wendell, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (11 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 | 11 | May 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Gooding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wendell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 92 miles west-northwest. 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 Wendell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 92 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 156 mi southeast | 19,300 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 Wendell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wendell, 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 east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2016, which touched down about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 30 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 Wendell'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.
Wendell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wendell, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 92 miles west-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wendell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wendell the lowest scan from KCBX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wendell 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 Wendell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Gooding, ID radar 11 mi
- Buhl, ID radar 13 mi
- Filer, ID radar 15 mi
- Shoshone, ID radar 19 mi
- Twin Falls, ID radar 19 mi
- Kimberly, ID radar 24 mi
- Hansen, ID radar 26 mi
- Glenns Ferry, ID radar 33 mi
- Paul, ID radar 48 mi