Minidoka County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Minidoka County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 75 alerts that included Minidoka County, roughly 8 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (40 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 31, 2018. 6 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Minidoka County alert history
Alert events that included Minidoka County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 40 | 8 | September 17, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 11 | 0 | February 27, 2019 |
| Flood Advisory | 11 | 0 | June 12, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 5 | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 5 | 0 | March 10, 2023 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 2 | 0 | June 13, 2023 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | May 31, 2018 |
Tornado history in Minidoka County
6 tornadoes have been recorded in Minidoka County since 1950. That ranks 11 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on April 28, 2003 (rated F0).
Strongest tornadoes in Minidoka County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 1968 | F2 | Minidoka County | 0.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1991 | F2 | Minidoka County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 1972 | F1 | Minidoka County | 0.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 28, 2003 | F0 | Minidoka County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 17, 1993 | F0 | Minidoka County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2003 | F0 | Minidoka County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 1995 | F0 | Minidoka County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 17, 1993 | F0 | Minidoka County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1991 | F2 | Minidoka County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 1972 | F1 | Minidoka County | 0.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Minidoka County
- Population: 22,691 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016067 (how to use it)