EF0 Tornado — Jerome, Idaho

2016-06-30 · near Jerome Co Arpt, Jerome, Idaho

1.5 mi

Path length

50 yds

Path width

Event narrative

KMVT in Twin Falls relayed a video sent by a civilian of an EF0 tornado moving northwest to southeast along a gust front from a thunderstorm northeast of Jerome. The tornado began approximately 712 MDT and ended at 722 MDT. It was about 150 feet wide and moved through agricultural fields and no damage was reported. It is possible that the rotating column of air was a surface based gustnado since it was not clear if the updraft was connected to the parent thunderstorm. However, the rotating column had considerable height, strength and longevity.

Wider weather episode

A tornado developed along a gust front from a thunderstorm in South Central Idaho.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 633426. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.