Tornado Alerts Near Springfield, ID 83277

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Springfield

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Springfield 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 52 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Springfield

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	57 mi	Oct 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	77 mi	Apr 1, 2025
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 40 yd	None	112 mi	Aug 6, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 45 yd	None	46 mi	Jun 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.8 mi × 100 yd	None	13 mi	May 26, 2019
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 10 yd	None	42 mi	May 31, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	12 mi × 25 yd	None	28 mi	May 31, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	18 mi	Apr 7, 2018
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 20 yd	None	54 mi	Nov 17, 2017
EF0	Light damage	7.4 mi × 10 yd	None	56 mi	Jul 11, 2015
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	63 mi	May 10, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	79 mi	Sep 17, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	85 mi	Sep 17, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 5 yd	None	58 mi	May 7, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 23, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 60 yd	None	27 mi	Oct 4, 2006
EF0	Light damage	2.8 mi × 60 yd	None	25 mi	Oct 4, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 25 yd	None	56 mi	Apr 4, 2006
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	18 mi	Mar 25, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 4, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 35 yd	None	36 mi	May 28, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	76 mi	May 9, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	88 mi	Jul 2, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 70 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 1, 2002
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 10 yd	None	51 mi	Jul 17, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 200 yd	None	39 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	9 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	29 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 200 yd	None	34 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	14 mi × 300 yd	None	7 mi	Feb 14, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 16, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 30, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 200 yd	None	53 mi	May 31, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	114 mi	Sep 5, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 8, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	87 mi	Jun 5, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	11 mi	Apr 25, 1995
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 23 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 2, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 4, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 70 yd	None	79 mi	Mar 25, 1991
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 60 yd	None	41 mi	May 24, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	59 mi	Apr 17, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 60 yd	None	48 mi	Apr 17, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	15 mi × 40 yd	None	53 mi	Mar 23, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 29, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	69 mi	Apr 27, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	73 mi	Aug 9, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 11, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 3 yd	None	73 mi	May 15, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 3 yd	None	70 mi	May 15, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	1.1 mi × 3 yd	None	54 mi	Apr 21, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	60 mi	Jul 8, 1980
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 73 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	44 mi	Apr 7, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Springfield over 28 years

52

Total tornados on record

1

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

33

EF1

18

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 BONNEVILLE, ID Apr 7, 1978

1.5 mi path 1 injured

EF1 JEFFERSON, ID Mar 23, 1988

15 mi path

EF1 BINGHAM, ID Feb 14, 2000

14 mi path

EF1 BINGHAM, ID May 31, 2018

12 mi path

EF1 BINGHAM, ID Feb 14, 2000

9 mi path 1 injured

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Springfield 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 Springfield

🛡️ 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

Cities near Springfield with live tracking