Tornado Alerts Near Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Lava Hot Springs

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Lava Hot Springs area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 51 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Lava Hot Springs

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 23, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	94 mi	Jul 28, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	56 mi	May 28, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2.9 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 5 hurt	100 mi	Sep 22, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 10 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 31, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	44 mi	Jul 7, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 15 yd	None	83 mi	May 3, 2009
EF0	Light damage	7.5 mi × 50 yd	None	26 mi	Sep 5, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	18 mi	Aug 17, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	50 mi	Jul 25, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	42 mi	Aug 21, 2006
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 0 yd	None	109 mi	Aug 2, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	47 mi	May 29, 2005
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 200 yd	None	37 mi	Apr 28, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	44 mi	Apr 28, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	43 mi	Jul 15, 2001
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF0	Light damage	9 mi × 100 yd	None	43 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 15 yd	None	39 mi	Jul 20, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	100 mi	Aug 20, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 10, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	106 mi	Jun 4, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	103 mi	May 21, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	99 mi	May 21, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	26 mi	May 31, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 33 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	90 mi	May 29, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 15 yd	None	105 mi	May 29, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 10 yd	None	89 mi	Dec 5, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Mar 28, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 23 yd	None	105 mi	Sep 23, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	75 mi	Sep 10, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	4 mi × 100 yd	None	42 mi	Aug 17, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	28 mi	Aug 17, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	43 mi	Aug 17, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 13 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	92 mi	Apr 23, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	43 mi	Sep 17, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	50 mi	Jul 28, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	103 mi	May 11, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 73 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 15, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	56 mi	Aug 25, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	51 mi	Aug 25, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Aug 9, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	44 mi	May 29, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	20 mi	May 21, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 200 yd	None	37 mi	May 21, 1986
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	70 mi	Aug 16, 1984
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	59 mi	Aug 16, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 3 yd	None	14 mi	Aug 18, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 7 yd	None	36 mi	Jun 30, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 3 yd	None	43 mi	Jul 17, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	51 mi	May 6, 1981

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Lava Hot Springs over 29 years

51

Total tornados on record

1

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

37

EF1

13

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1981 2023

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 POWER, ID Aug 17, 1990

4 mi path

EF1 ONEIDA, ID May 21, 1986

5 mi path

EF1 WEBER, UT Sep 22, 2016

2.9 mi path 5 injured

EF1 BANNOCK, ID Aug 18, 1983

2.5 mi path

EF1 POWER, ID Jul 20, 1999

2.5 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Lava Hot Springs sees the most tornado activity in May. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

PEAK

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Lava Hot Springs

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

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