How many tornadoes has Meridian, ID had?
Meridian has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Meridian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meridian was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Meridian?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meridian, with 7 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Meridian.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
24
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Meridian
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
1
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
11
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
20
EF1
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
7
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Meridian been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Meridian from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Meridian
Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 24, 1991 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 23, 1956 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 2, 1967 — 3.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 26, 2023.
What the record shows near Meridian
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Meridian, with 11 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Meridian record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Meridian, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Meridian is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Meridian 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 Meridian, ID had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Meridian. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Meridian?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Meridian, with 7 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 Meridian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Meridian was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Meridian?
Vortex delivers real-time tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm alerts, and SPC outlook updates for any US location via push notification and phone call. Alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated within seconds of issuance.
Get real-time tornado alerts for Meridian
Vortex monitors NWS warnings, SPC outlooks, and live radar — with push + phone call alerts when storms threaten your location.
Open the Vortex app →