Thunderstorm Wind — Minidoka, Idaho

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

Event narrative

A measured gust of 68 mph occurred southwest of Minidoka with an outhouse and chicken coop blown over. Wheel lines blown away as well.

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 1309417. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.