How many tornadoes has Caldwell, ID had?
Caldwell has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Caldwell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Caldwell was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Caldwell?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Caldwell, with 6 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Caldwell.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
24
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Caldwell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
1
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
9
2020s
2
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
17
EF1
7
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
6
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Caldwell been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Caldwell from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Caldwell
Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 24, 1991 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on April 23, 1974 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on August 25, 1966 — 19.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2023.
What the record shows near Caldwell
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Caldwell, with 9 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Caldwell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Caldwell, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Caldwell is rated EF1, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Caldwell has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Caldwell, ID had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Caldwell. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Caldwell?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Caldwell, with 6 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Caldwell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Caldwell was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
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