Thunderstorm Wind — Bannock, Idaho

2025-12-17 · near Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho

Event narrative

Several hundreds reported without power in the Pocatello 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 1309488. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.