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Twin Falls, ID Tornado History — 21 Tornadoes Since 1950

Idaho · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Twin Falls, ID had?

Twin Falls has had 21 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Twin Falls?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Twin Falls was an EF0 on May 7, 2019.

When is tornado season in Twin Falls?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Twin Falls, with 5 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 21 tornadoes on record near Twin Falls.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
21
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Twin Falls

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1980s 5
1990s 10
2000s 1
2010s 4

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 15
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 4
Apr 3
May 5
Jun 5
Jul 1
Aug 0
Sep 3
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Twin Falls been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Twin Falls from any of the 21 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Twin Falls

Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 9, 1990 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 24, 1986 — 60 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on March 16, 2011 — 7.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 7, 2019.

What the record shows near Twin Falls

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Twin Falls, with 10 of the 21 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Twin Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Twin Falls, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Twin Falls is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Twin Falls has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Twin Falls, ID had?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Twin Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Twin Falls?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Twin Falls, with 5 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 Twin Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Twin Falls was an EF0 on May 7, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Twin Falls?
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