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Thunderstorm Wind in Latah County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind September 25, 2024 · Latah County, Idaho

51 mph

Measured gust (44 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Social media user reported down tree. A DOT site recorded a max gust of 51 MPH at Mt. Margaret.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Yale (46.8900, -116.7000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1219231. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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