Thunderstorm Wind — Custer, Idaho

2008-07-03 · near Stanley, Custer, Idaho

Event narrative

Microburst winds estimated to be as high as 95 mph did extensive damage at the Redfish Lake campgrounds. Up to 1,000 Lodge-pole pine trees were uprooted with several snapped 3 to 5 feet above ground level. Twenty to forty Douglas Firs uprooted as well. The average diameter of the snapped Lodge-pole pine trees was 5 to 14 inches and the average Douglas Fir diameter was 10 to 24 inches. At the Glacier View Campground, 3 people camping were injured including one sustaining a broken leg. All of those injured were taken by ambulance to care facilities. Campground facilities were damaged with multiple vehicles damaged from the trees falling as well.

Wider weather episode

Microburst winds cause extensive damage throughout Custer and northern Blaine Counties with the brunt of the damage at Redfish Lake.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 127897. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.