Power County, Idaho
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
29
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
199
All events
0
Deaths
$1.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Power County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages in the American Falls area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages reported near Rockland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 58 mph wind gust recorded at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust was measured at the Cold Water ITD mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust was measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines downed on Pleasant Valley Rd and South Pleasant Valley Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires downed and power outages in American Falls.
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A semi was blown over on interstate 86 near exit 44.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 76 mph wind gust was measured at the Arbon Valley ITD mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph wind gust measured by the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS.
Hail Hail
Hail along Side Canyon Rd. Covered the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Idaho Power reported thunderstorm winds resulted in power outages form the south end of Pocatello southwest down to the Arbon Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 58 mph wind gust recorded at mesonet station 2977 D5 Arbon Valley.
Hail Hail
One inch hail in the area of Interstate 86 Exit 21 Osborn Loop near and just east of Cold Water Rest Area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS site.
Hail Hail
Hail at 1.25 inches fell at the National Weather Service Office at the Pocatello Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Pocatello Regional Airport recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
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Large tree limb fell on fence in American Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS recorded a 58 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured thunderstorm outflow wind of 59 mph measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree several feet in diameter uprooted and down on top of a house along Van Buren St.
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A large tree uprooted and downed in a yard.
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Tree snapped off in the area of Fort Hall Ave and Madison St.
Hail Hail
One inch hail in American Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph wind gust estimated and 2 inches of rain on Sunset Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several commercial and residential streets under water. One residential street experienced significant damage and erosion.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Intersection of Fort Hall Ave and Harrison St flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred across roads and fields in the areas of Bragg Rd and Neibur Rd with several inches of water in a garage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water reported across the interstate 86 eastbound exit ramp at exit 40.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph gust measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One hundred customers without power near Pocatello airport reported by Idaho Power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph wind gust measured at the Coldwater ITD mesonet site.
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Idaho Power reported 100 customers lost power west of Aberdeen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed in west of American Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Idaho Power reported over 150 customers without power from west Chubbuck to American Falls Reservoir.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 63 mph gust measured at the Pocatello Airport at 6 pm EDT and a 64 mph gust measured at 6:07 pm EDT.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud viewed and photographed for 10 minutes before dissipating.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Over 2 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period in American Falls resulting in flash flooding. Pocatello Avenue flooded with water coming halfway up tires. The construction site at American Falls High School flooded with sandbags required. Multiple houses flooded as storm drains co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sixty-four mph wind gust measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS site.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Photograph of funnel cloud.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud photograph received west of American Falls.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud photographed west of American Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph wind gust recorded at PIH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees damaged with a few down along East Fork or Rock Creek east, southeast of Rockland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred north of Roy due to an inch of rain. Minor road damage on Lawery Lane with the South Fork Rock Creek and Simms Rd showing damage. Debris was reported across Idaho route 37 by a local farmer. A basement also was reported flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS at Pocatello Regional Airport recorded a thunderstorm outflow wind of 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph wind gust at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms damaged power lines and knocked out power to parts of Michaud and Fort Hall Reservation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Idaho Transportation Department reported water running across Idaho Highwy 37 between Lawery Lane and Cow Canyon Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A National Weather Service Storm Survey found evidence of high water along several stretches of Arbon Valley Road. Road and Bridge crews called out to clear off extensive debris caused by the flash flooding on the roadway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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