Wildfire — Payette, Idaho

1996-08-13 · near Several, Payette, Idaho

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms with frequent lightning and strong wind set off several fires and downed powerlines. Wind gusting to 60 miles per hour downed lines in Meridian causing a power outage. Ligtning and wind started 12 fires in Canyon county, 6-7 fires in Payette county, and 13 fires in Gem county. Damage amounts were unavailable.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5566261. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.