Thunderstorm Wind in Franklin County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 1996 · Franklin County, Idaho

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

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

The wider storm

An upper-level trough moved through the southern Idaho creating an unstable atmosphere. Scattered thunderstorms developed by noon and one storm became severe. An observer just west of Preston reported large trees blown down from the winds of that thunderstorm. The winds were estimated to be in excess of 58 mph (50 kts). No injuries or other damage was reported.

Began near Preston (42.1000, -111.9700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5569704. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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