Washington County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Washington County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 71 alerts that included Washington County, roughly 7 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (31 from 2016 to 2025). No tornado warnings were recorded here in that period. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Washington County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Baker County, Gem County, Payette County, Adams County.
Washington County alert history
Alert events that included Washington County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 31 | 6 | May 28, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 18 | 0 | March 4, 2025 |
| Flood Advisory | 15 | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 4 | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 2 | 0 | September 16, 2024 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | June 23, 2021 |
Tornado history in Washington County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Washington County since 1950. That ranks 25 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on September 13, 2001 (rated F0).
Strongest tornadoes in Washington County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1996 | F1 | Washington County | 5.5 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 9, 1990 | F1 | Washington County | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2001 | F0 | Washington County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2001 | F0 | Washington County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | F1 | Washington County | 5.5 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 9, 1990 | F1 | Washington County | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Washington County
- Population: 11,539 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016087 (how to use it)