Thunderstorm Wind — Kootenai, Idaho

2024-09-25 · near Coeur D Alene, Kootenai, Idaho

$2K

Property damage

47 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

The storm caused 1019 customers to lose power in Kootenai County. A gust of 54 MPH was recorded 2 miles South of Twin Lakes.

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 1219228. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.