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Post Falls, ID Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

Idaho · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Post Falls, ID had?

Post Falls has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Post Falls?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Post Falls was an EF0 on May 6, 2022.

When is tornado season in Post Falls?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Post Falls, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Post Falls.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Post Falls

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
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 1
1980s 1
1990s 3
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 3
EF1 1
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Post Falls been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Post Falls from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Post Falls

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on May 6, 2022 — $40K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on September 9, 1994 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 31, 1997 — 5.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2022.

What the record shows near Post Falls

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Post Falls, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Post Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Post Falls, 4 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Post Falls is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Post Falls has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Post Falls, ID had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Post Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Post Falls?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Post Falls, with 3 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 Post Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Post Falls was an EF0 on May 6, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Post Falls?
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