Thunderstorm Wind in Boundary County, Idaho
Thunderstorm Wind June 29, 2007 · Boundary County, Idaho
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
A line of severe thunderstorms tracked through north Idaho causing extensive damage from Kootenai county north to the United States and Canadian border. Numerous trees were blown down with power outages common due to winds between 60-70 MPH. Over 100 power poles had to be replaced, including at least 70 that snapped near Priest Lake. At least 15,000 homes in Kootenai, Bonner, and Boundary counties lost power. Every home in Boundary county lost power. Trees fell onto several homes, cars, and roadways, including highway 95 which was blocked north of Bonners Ferry and between Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint. The Army National Guard responded to provide additional aid to emergency personnel. The port of entry into Canada briefly closed due to the storm.
Began near Moyie Spgs (48.7200, -116.1800).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 38252. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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