Thunderstorm Wind — Custer, Idaho

2010-09-19 · near Challis, Custer, Idaho

Event narrative

Wind gusts estimated over 60 mph uprooted a large spruce tree in Challis and it took out a Custer Telephone cable TV line. Salmon River Electric reported power outages in the Yankee Fork and Rod and Gun Club areas. The Yankee Fork outage was due to a tree falling on the Yankee Fok distribution line. About 50 people lost power for 3 hours. Times estimated from newspaper and ASOS reports in the area.

Wider weather episode

Wind gusts estimated over 60 mph uprooted a large spruce tree in Challis and it took out a Custer Telephone cable TV line. Salmon River Electric reported power outages in the Yankee Fork and Rod and Gun Club areas. The Yankee Fork outage was due to a tree falling on the Yankee Fok distribution line. About 50 people lost power for 3 hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 261104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.