Thunderstorm Wind — Gooding, Idaho

2002-04-14 · near Gooding, Gooding, Idaho

Event narrative

A trained storm spotter reported that severe thunderstorm winds destroyed a 20-foot tall by 15-foot wide granary in Gooding.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong thunderstorms resulting from a Pacific cold frontal passage caused damage as it moved East from Canyon and Ada Counties through Boise, Owyhee, and Camas County to the Eastern edge of the county warning area. Mudslides also occurred on Highway 17 East of Banks in Boise County. These mudslides occurred near steep terrain in an area undermined by previous mudslides.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5292392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.