14 cities covered · 1950–present · NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Confirmed records complete through December 29, 2025
How many tornadoes does Idaho get per year?
Idaho has had 223 tornadoes on record since 1950 — averaging about 2.9 per year since 1950 (about 2.0 per year over the last decade). Counts come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive for Idaho. The 14 cities below report tornadoes within their own search radius, so those figures overlap each other and do not sum to the state total.
When was the most recent tornado in Idaho?
The most recent confirmed tornado in our Idaho dataset was an EF0 tornado on October 27, 2025. Confirmed records are complete through December 29, 2025.
When is tornado season in Idaho?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Idaho, with 51 on record since 1950. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.