Thunderstorm Wind — Bonner, Idaho

2024-09-25 · near Sandpoint, Bonner, Idaho

Direct deaths

$10K

Property damage

56 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Tree fell on 17 year old male in backyard of home. Several reports of trees downed and tops snapped in the Sandpoint, Dover areas. There was a report of shingles being blown off roof. The BMX track was damaged by downed trees. Wind gusts estimated to be around 65 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong dry cold front pushed through the region on September 25. It generated several thunderstorms over Idaho Panhandle as it passed. The storms brought severe gusty outflow winds from downdrafts. The winds caused damage to trees and roofs. Recorded wind gusts ranged from up to 67 MPH. There was also a report of severe hail. A downed tree caused a fatality in Sandpoint. It brought dust storm to the Moscow area. Power outages reported by county: 1710 - Benewah, 18178 - Bonner, 3413 Boundary, 3328 -Shoshone, 8193 - Latah, 1019 - Kootenai.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.