Kuna, ID Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Kuna, ID had?
Kuna has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Kuna?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kuna was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Kuna?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kuna, with 6 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kuna
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Kuna been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Kuna from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kuna
About Tornadoes in Kuna
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Since 1950, the National Weather Service has documented 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kuna, Idaho, according to data from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. These events have been consistently weak, with 17 rated EF0 and only 3 reaching EF1 intensity on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornadoes from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (most violent). No tornado in this area's recorded history has resulted in a fatality.
Tornado activity near Kuna has increased in recent decades. The 1950s and 1960s saw just 3 tornadoes combined, while the 2000s alone recorded 8 events. The 1980s brought 3 tornadoes, the 1990s had 4, and the current decade through 2023 has seen 2 occurrences. The most recent tornado touched down on May 27, 2023, as an EF0 with a path length of 0.9 miles and a maximum width of just 3 yards, causing no damage or injuries.
August stands out as the peak month for tornado activity in the Kuna area, accounting for 6 of the 20 recorded events. This late-summer pattern differs from the national peak in spring months, reflecting the unique meteorological conditions of the Intermountain West. The widest tornado on record occurred on August 23, 1956, when an F0 tornado reached a maximum width of 100 yards along a half-mile path, causing only $25 in damage. The longest-tracked tornado was an F0 on June 2, 1967, which traveled 3.8 miles but remained narrow at just 17 yards wide and caused no reported damage.
The costliest tornado in the area's history struck on April 24, 1991, producing $27,500 in property damage despite its F0 rating. This tornado had a path length of 0.2 miles and a maximum width of 50 yards. The modest damage figures across all events reflect both the weak intensity of local tornadoes and the relatively low population density of the surrounding region during much of the period of record.