Thunderstorm Wind — Canyon, Idaho

2013-03-06 · near Nampa, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

A retired NWS employee reported roof shingles blown off homes in the area.

Wider weather episode

A trough rotating around a large, cold, upper level low centered off the Oregon coast swept across Southwest Idaho on the afternoon of the 6th. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the associated front bringing damaging winds and hail up to three quarters of and inch to the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 434232. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.