Lightning in Shoshone County, Idaho

Lightning September 25, 2024 · Shoshone County, Idaho

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Tree was struck by lightning. Tree split into two with one side falling on to the fence and house.

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 Osburn (47.5100, -116.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1219236. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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