Madison County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Madison County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 108 alerts that included Madison County, roughly 11 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (47 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 18, 2019. 6 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Madison County alert history
Alert events that included Madison County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 47 | 5 | September 17, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 28 | 0 | March 13, 2025 |
| Flood Warning | 15 | 0 | June 13, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 8 | 0 | June 18, 2019 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 6 | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 3 | 0 | November 9, 2022 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 1 | 6 | September 18, 2026 |
Tornado history in Madison County
6 tornadoes have been recorded in Madison County since 1950. That ranks 11 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on April 27, 1987 (rated F0).
Strongest tornadoes in Madison County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 1959 | F2 | Madison County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 1984 | F1 | Madison County | 8 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 25, 1955 | F1 | Madison County | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 1987 | F0 | Madison County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 21, 1962 | F0 | Madison County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 1987 | F0 | Madison County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 1984 | F1 | Madison County | 8 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 22, 1973 | F0 | Madison County | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 21, 1962 | F0 | Madison County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 26, 1959 | F2 | Madison County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Madison County
- Population: 55,549 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016065 (how to use it)