High Wind — Lewis and Southern Nez Perce, Idaho
2025-12-17 · Lewis and Southern Nez Perce, Idaho
$10K
Property damage
58 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Station CRKI1 at Corral Creek recorded a gust of 67 mph at 0649 LST. Mesonet station EW6538 recorded a gusts o f 59 at 0424 LST. Law enforcement reported downed trees and powerlines blocking roads in Craigmont area. Damage cost is estimated.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front moved through Idaho Panhandle early morning on December 17. It brought gusts in the range 60 to 72 mph. Numerous of reports of downed trees and powerlines. One fatality was reported in the Fernan Lake Village area from tree falling on house. Other minor structure damage was reported as some trees fell on houses.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308299. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.