State history
Tornadoes in Idaho
Idaho averages 3 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 3 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Various events — annual weak activity.
- 1995 event — significant.
- Multiple recent events — continued activity.
Major cities
Boise metro
780k.
Idaho Falls
65k.
Pocatello
55k.
Nampa
110k. Metro Boise.
Meridian
135k. Metro Boise.
Coeur d'Alene
55k. N ID.
NWS coverage
NWS Boise
S-central ID.
NWS Pocatello
SE ID.
NWS Missoula MT
N ID.
NWS Spokane WA
NW ID.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.