EF0 Tornado — Twin Falls, Idaho

2011-03-16 · near Twin Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho

Event narrative

Local law enforcement officials and the public reported a brief touchdown of a tornado near Filer. A trained spotter in Hollister reported a measured wind gust of 61 MPH and a 30 by 40 foot metal building was blown over near Filer.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front passing through Southwest Idaho kicked off thunderstorms that spawned a brief tornado near Jerome, Idaho. Damaging winds were also reported near Hollister and Filer.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 286160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.