High Wind — Raft River Region, Idaho

2020-09-07 to 2020-09-08 · Raft River Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Forty to 50 mph sustained winds along with peak gusts of 73 mph 9 miles west of Black Pine, and 69 mph at the Yale ITD site brought some damage to the Raft River region. An Irrigation pivot was blown over along E Heglar Canyon Rd near Heglar.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front passed through eastern Idaho shifting southerly winds to northeasterly with sustained speeds over 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph widespread. Extensive traffic problems and damage occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922807. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.