Thunderstorm Wind — Minidoka, Idaho
2025-12-17 · near Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho
$16K
Property damage
61 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Trees downed and 2 power poles snapped off along Idaho Highway 25 near Rupert. Power outages throughout the area.
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 1309413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.