Pocatello, ID Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pocatello, ID had?
Pocatello has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Pocatello?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pocatello was an EF0 on May 26, 2019.
When is tornado season in Pocatello?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pocatello, with 6 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Pocatello.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pocatello
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 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 Pocatello been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pocatello from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pocatello
What the record shows near Pocatello
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pocatello, with 9 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Pocatello record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pocatello, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pocatello is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pocatello has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.