Elmore County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Elmore County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 125 alerts that included Elmore County, roughly 13 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (77 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 27, 2019. 5 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Elmore County alert history
Alert events that included Elmore County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 77 | 5 | August 15, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 26 | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 7 | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 5 | 0 | May 13, 2017 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 4 | 0 | June 26, 2024 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 3 | 0 | March 9, 2023 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | June 23, 2021 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | May 27, 2019 |
Tornado history in Elmore County
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Elmore County since 1950. That ranks 17 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on July 25, 2024 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Elmore County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1986 | F1 | Elmore County | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 2, 1961 | F1 | Elmore County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2013 | EF0 | Elmore County | 3.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 25, 2024 | EF0 | Elmore County | 0.6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | Elmore County | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | EF0 | Elmore County | 0.6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | Elmore County | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2013 | EF0 | Elmore County | 3.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 10, 1986 | F1 | Elmore County | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 2, 1961 | F1 | Elmore County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Elmore County
- Population: 29,729 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016039 (how to use it)