High Wind — Raft River Region, Idaho

2025-12-17 · Raft River Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread 60 to 75 mph wind gusts occurred with a peak of 74 mph measured at the Yale ITD mesonet site on interstate 84. A 70 mph gust was measured near Idahome.

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309497. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.