Tornado Alerts Near Bliss, ID 83314

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Bliss

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.8 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 38 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Bliss

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 500 yd	None	134 mi	Jun 5, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	96 mi	May 26, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	May 7, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 30, 2016
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 20 yd	None	97 mi	May 21, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	30 mi	May 8, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	83 mi	Sep 1, 2012
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	77 mi	Sep 1, 2012
EF0	Light damage	7.4 mi × 10 yd	None	31 mi	Mar 16, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	66 mi	Apr 8, 2009
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	46 mi	Jul 22, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	28 mi	Oct 4, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 24, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	Apr 28, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 0 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 8, 1998
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 15 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 8, 1998
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	25 mi	May 12, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 13, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	17 mi	May 15, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	May 3, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 14, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	49 mi	Sep 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	66 mi	Aug 4, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	69 mi	May 18, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	37 mi	Sep 3, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 10, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Jun 9, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	47 mi	Apr 20, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 60 yd	None	9 mi	Apr 20, 1988
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	19 mi	Apr 20, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	31 mi	Apr 20, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	26 mi	Mar 30, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	108 mi	Aug 24, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	98 mi	Aug 24, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 60 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 24, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 7 yd	None	39 mi	Sep 8, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	19 mi	May 2, 1985

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Bliss over 21 years

38

Total tornados on record

0.8

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

29

EF1

7

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1985 2023

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 JEROME, ID Jun 9, 1990

0.2 mi path

EF2 MINIDOKA, ID May 18, 1991

0.2 mi path

EF1 GOODING, ID Apr 20, 1988

1 mi path

EF1 JEROME, ID Apr 20, 1988

1 mi path

EF1 TWIN FALLS, ID Jun 24, 1986

0.5 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Bliss sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Bliss

🛡️ 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

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