Thunderstorm Wind — Clearwater, Idaho

2010-09-18 · near Greer, Clearwater, Idaho

50 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 260315. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.