Funnel Cloud in Idaho

142 funnel cloud events since 1996

Every funnel cloud event the National Weather Service has filed in Idaho, year by year, with the most significant episodes. A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.

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The most significant funnel cloud episodes in Idaho.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The record

Events: 142
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Damage: $2,000

Every year

The most significant

Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.

Tornado and Hail in Idaho, April 7, 2018$30 million · EF0 · 7 eventsA powerful storm created Funnel clouds, a tornado and extremely large hail the early evening of April 7th. Hail up to two inches in the Idaho Falls area and funnel clouds and a touchdown in Bingham County.
Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Idaho, May 31, 2018$300 · EF1 · 18 eventsLarge hail, high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain all occurred in southeast Idaho on the afternoon of the 31st. Much of it occurred with one supercell which tracked northeast throughout the region.
Hail and Damaging Wind in Idaho, June 8, 2023$53,000 · 1 in hail · 3 eventsWidespread thunderstorm activity across North Idaho. It brought several reports of damage, power outages, and large hail. It briefly generated a funnel cloud in the North of Hayden Idaho.
Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Idaho, April 16 to 17, 20263 injured · $10,000 · 4 eventsSnowfall returned to some locations on the 16th.
Hail and Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 18, 2019$21,000 · 1 in hail · 11 eventsSeveral severe weather occurrences occurred during the June 18th outbreak .
Heavy Snow in Idaho, March 4 to 5, 1998$25,000 · 4 events4 inches new snow in past 3 hours in Wallace per sheriff report
Tornado in Idaho, October 7, 2010$25,000 · EF0 · 2 eventsA closed storm circulation over the Great Basin combined with the upper level jet caused thunderstorms to form over north central Idaho. Enough shear was generated to produce a tornado on the Camas Prairie.
Damaging Winds in Idaho, April 30, 202061 kt wind · 19 eventsWind gusts over 60 mph were widespread in the outbreak on the 30th.
Flood and Damaging Winds in Idaho, September 21, 2022$3,000 · 63 kt wind · 11 eventsSeveral occurrences of severe thunderstorm wind gusts and flooding with heavy rain were reported on September 21st.
Hail in Idaho, May 18, 2015$15,000 · 0.5 in hail · 2 eventsA funnel cloud was photographed in Idaho Falls and accumulating small hail caused multiple accidents on interstate 15 near Fort Hall.
Tornado and Hail in Idaho, June 29, 2007EF0 · 9 eventsOn June 29, a strong, negatively tilted shortwave trough moved to the northeast across the region. An intense mid level jet streak moved around the base of the trough and through north central Idaho during the early evening hours.
Hail and Damaging Winds in Idaho, October 2, 2016$3,000 · 1.75 in hail · 9 eventsLots of severe weather with funnel clouds...large hail and thunderstorm winds.
Hail and Damaging Winds in Idaho, September 19, 20201 in hail · 9 eventsSeveral reports of strong wind gusts, funnel clouds and large hail occurred.
Tornado and Hail in Idaho, May 26, 2019$1,000 · EF0 · 8 eventsThunderstorm occurred throughout the day on the 26th with one tornado occurring. Large hail was also reported.
Hail and Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 11, 2025$7,000 · 1.25 in hail · 8 eventsReceived reports of severe weather including winds and funnel clouds in southeast Idaho.
Debris Flow and Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 17, 199785 kt wind · 7 eventsDuring the evening of June 17, a severe thunderstorm developed over southeastern Oregon and crossed into southwest Idaho moving to the northeast. Numerous reports of severe winds and damages were received from spotters.
Hail and Damaging Winds in Idaho, August 5, 2015$2,000 · 63 kt wind · 7 eventsSevere thunderstorms occurred across much of southeast Idaho.
Hail and Damaging Wind in Idaho, August 22, 20141.75 in hail · 6 eventsMultiple reports of hail and funnel clouds occurred.
Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 6, 2019$500 · 56 kt wind · 6 eventsA large number of thunderstorms occurred in southeastern Idaho on the afternoon and evening of June 6th.
Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 11, 2017$2,000 · 60 kt wind · 5 eventsSeveral severe thunderstorm winds were recorded along with some damage from the outflow winds.
Tornado and Hail in Idaho, June 23, 2023EF0 · 5 eventsA verified tornado, severe thunderstorm winds and large hail all occurred on the 23rd.
Tornado and Hail in Idaho, May 26, 2023EF0 · 5 eventsStorms produced a weak tornado and large hail in Cassia County.
Flash Flooding in Idaho, June 17, 20094 eventsFlooding and funnel clouds reported in another heavy rain event.
Heavy Rain and Strong Wind in Idaho, October 24 to 25, 20214 eventsA few low pressure systems passed through the region on the weekend of October 24th and October 25th. These systems were associated with a deep upper level trough and surrounding shortwave troughs moving slightly north of the CWA.
Flood and Hail in Idaho, June 5, 2022$1,000 · 1.25 in hail · 4 eventsAnother round widespread stratiform rain showers impacted the Inland Northwest. With the ground already saturated from previous system, the rain began to impact the region quickly with three quarters to an inch of rain.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.