Worley, ID Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Worley, Kootenai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Worley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 135 days in the Coeur d'Alene Area forecast zone and Kootenai County — the most common reported hazard around Worley, mostly in January and December. Next come flooding (28 days) and high winds (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms135Mar 2026Nov 16, 1996 · $6.0 million damage
Flooding28Feb 2025Mar 18, 2017 · $300,000 damage
High winds26Mar 2026Jan 13, 2021 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds23Sep 2024Aug 28, 2011 · $300,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage8Jun 2017Aug 10, 2013 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill5Feb 2014—
Debris flows5Mar 2018Mar 15, 2017 · $900,000 damage
Flash flooding5May 2023Apr 13, 2000 · $15,000 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 Coeur d'Alene Area forecast zone and Kootenai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Worley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 38 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WorleyView
KOTX
Spokane, WA		38 mi west-northwest2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMSX
Missoula, MT		140 mi east16,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPDT
Pendleton, OR		150 mi southwest18,100 ftLimited — 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 Worley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Worley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 9, 1994, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 11, 2022.

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 Worley'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.

Worley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Worley, ID?

KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 38 miles west-northwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Worley?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Worley the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Worley 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 Worley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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