High Wind — Franklin-eastern Oneida Region, Idaho
2021-03-28 to 2021-03-29 · Franklin-eastern Oneida Region, Idaho
$15K
Property damage
56 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Several high profile vehicles were blown over on interstate 15 near Malad Summit including a semi tractor trailer. Interstate 15 north bound was closed near mile marker 28.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front moved through eastern Idaho overnight on the 28th into the early morning hours on the 29th and brought wind gusts in the range of 60 to 80 mph. It caused power outages, several trees downed, semi trucks overturned on interstate 15, power lines down on a different part of interstate 15, and blowing dust and blowing snow in high elevations.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951232. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.