High Wind — Teton Valley, Idaho

2024-05-17 · Teton Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread wind gusts occurred most of the day from 50 to 65 mph in the Teton Valley with over a thousand customers without power at times due to the winds. Several trees were reported downed from Tetonia to Driggs to Squirrel with shingle damage to a house reported in Driggs.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific cold front brought widespread high winds and extensive damage to southeastern Idaho.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188968. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.