Thunderstorm Wind — Canyon, Idaho

2017-06-04 · near Parma, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

A retired National Weather Service employee reported very strong winds gusts and damage associated with nearby thunderstorms. Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received through social media.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough and a strong cold front moved through the Inter mountain west producing severe thunderstorms including damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 707746. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.