Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind July 25, 2002 · Washington County, Idaho

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Thunderstorm winds brought down trees and power lines which left over 5000 homes and businesses without power. Winds also kicked up dust which reduced visibility to near zero on Interstate 84 near Blacks Creek Road. This resulted in a 12 car pileup in which four persons were injured. Wind gusts were measured at 62 mph at KTVB TV in Meridian and at 69 mph at Dead Indian RAWS in western Washington County.

Began near Weiser (44.2500, -117.2500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5309846. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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