National Weather ServiceIdahoHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Idaho
The National Weather Service issued 6 high wind warnings for Idaho in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 13% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Lower Snake River Plain was covered most often (43 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Idaho get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Idaho. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Idaho get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Idaho?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Snake River Plain | 43 | 6 | March 14, 2026 |
| Upper Snake River Plain | 41 | 5 | March 14, 2026 |
| Eastern Magic Valley | 34 | 5 | March 14, 2026 |
| Western Magic Valley | 25 | 4 | March 14, 2026 |
| Southern Twin Falls County | 23 | 5 | March 14, 2026 |
| Orofino/Grangeville Region | 21 | 3 | December 17, 2025 |
| Arco/Mud Lake Desert | 18 | 6 | March 14, 2026 |
| Eastern Lemhi County | 18 | 5 | March 12, 2026 |
| Southwest Highlands | 18 | 6 | March 14, 2026 |
| Idaho Palouse | 17 | 3 | March 12, 2026 |
| South Central Highlands | 17 | 0 | April 12, 2018 |
| Upper Treasure Valley | 14 | 1 | March 14, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Idaho.