Thunderstorm Wind — Minidoka, Idaho

2025-12-17 · near Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho

Event narrative

Multiple large trees snapped off across Rupert, including a 2 to 3 foot diameter tree down on a house. Several roads were blocked.

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front ripped through eastern Idaho on the 17th and included severe thunderstorms along the front and extremely high non thunderstorm winds in the cold sector post cold frontal passage throughout the day. Extensive damage was reported throughout the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309409. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.