Power County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Power County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 197 alerts that included Power County, roughly 20 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (129 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 11, 2025. 17 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Power County alert history
Alert events that included Power County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 129 | 24 | September 18, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 20 | 0 | September 3, 2023 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 12 | 1 | August 16, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 11 | 0 | March 15, 2023 |
| Tornado Warning | 9 | 0 | June 11, 2025 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 9 | 0 | December 8, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 7 | 2 | August 23, 2026 |
Tornado history in Power County
17 tornadoes have been recorded in Power County since 1950. That ranks 3 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on May 21, 2014 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Power County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1990 | F2 | Power County | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 20, 1999 | F1 | Power County | 2.5 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 17, 1981 | F1 | Power County | 0.8 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 1964 | F1 | Power County | 0.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 24, 1986 | F1 | Power County | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | Power County | 3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 2006 | F0 | Power County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 28, 2003 | F0 | Power County | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 28, 2003 | F0 | Power County | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2001 | F0 | Power County | 0.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Power County
- Population: 8,381 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016077 (how to use it)