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Idaho Falls, ID Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

Idaho · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Idaho Falls, ID had?

Idaho Falls has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Idaho Falls?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Idaho Falls was an EF0 on October 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Idaho Falls?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Idaho Falls, with 6 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Idaho Falls.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Idaho Falls

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Idaho Falls

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Idaho Falls and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on October 27, 2025 and the most recent on October 27, 2025. It is already counted in the Idaho Falls totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° October 27, 2025
1 N Rigby, Jefferson County, ID
On 10/27/25 at approximately 1:45 to 1:50 PM MDT... a brief EF0 tornado occurred near Rigby... ID. Multiple initial reports of a funnel cloud were observed on social me (PIH)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1970s 1
1980s 7
1990s 3
2000s 6
2010s 2
2020s 1

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 9
EF1 12
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 3
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 2
Jun 6
Jul 2
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Idaho Falls been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Idaho Falls from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Idaho Falls

Costliest Tornado
F2 on April 7, 1978 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on February 14, 2000 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 23, 1988 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Idaho Falls

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Idaho Falls, with 7 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Idaho Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Idaho Falls, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Idaho Falls is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Idaho Falls has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Idaho Falls, ID had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Idaho Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Idaho Falls?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Idaho Falls was an EF0 on October 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Idaho Falls?
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