Thunderstorm Wind in Clearwater County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind September 18, 2010 · Clearwater County, Idaho

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous blow downs throughout Clearwater County. Spotter reported 18 and 20 inch diameter trees broken at the base and mid-section respectively. Power and phone service was knocked out. A 26 foot airstream trailer was moved off its jack. Fire starts from lightning were also reported from this storm.

The wider storm

A closed low off the California coast ejected impulses of moisture and energy in to the northern Rockies. This resulted in a few thunderstorms, mainly over north central Idaho. The main threat produced with these storms was strong damaging wind, causing numerous trees and power lines to be blown down.

Began near Greer (46.4500, -116.1400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 260315. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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