Central Panhandle Mountains County, Idaho
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
448
All events
7
Deaths
$66.3M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Avalanche near Stevens Peak stranded 3 people, injured one and killed one. The area had received 29.7 inches of snow since January 3.
Broadcast media reported an Avalanche at the Silver Mountain Ski Resort.
Numerous reports of traffic accidents were reported in the Silver Valley due to this storm, which carried over into March 1st. The Idaho State Police reported seven crashes and fourteen slide-offs. One fatality was reported near Mullan, ID, but the gender and age of the deceased …
The Character Complex was composed of two wildfires ignited by lightning north of Kellogg, Idaho on July 10th: Deceitful and Prichard fires. The fires burned a total of 12,367 acres before fully contained on September 30th. There were 14 firefighter injuries and 3 structures lost…
The fire start 8 miles from east of Kellogg. It burned an estimated 213 acres of timber, litter, and 3 out buildings. Around 200 people impacted by evacuations around Elizabeth Park and Elk Creek. It was contained on June 23. Wind gusts were into the low 20 mph range. Damage is e…
The Texas Wildfire started July 15 from unknown human cause. It is located two miles East of Kendrick, Idaho. It continued until August 4. It burned 1582 acres of timber and 4 homes. Cost is estimated.
The Texas Wildfire started July 15 from human cause. It burned 1582 acres of timber and 4 homes. Cost is estimated.
Ridge Creek Wildfire was started by unknown causes along the North of Trail 234 and on both sides of Hayden Creek 437 Road. It burned 4474 of timber and grass. No structures lost.
Ridge Creek Wildfire was started by unknown causes along the North of Trail 234 and on both sides of Hayden Creek 437 Road. It burned 4474 of timber and grass. No structures lost.
Tyson fire started on July 21 from unknown cause. It burned in 155 acres of timber. It was contained on July 31.
Lightning started the Prospect Wildfire on September 3 Northeast of Moscow near the Meadow Creek and Prospect Creek junction. It burned 291 acres of timber.
The Surprise Creek Wildfire in a remote portion of Shoshone County is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 27th. It grew and eventually burned 3300 acres of timber in a wilderness area. No structures were threatened or lost. The cost of firefighting resources to cont…
Avalanche Avalanche
Media reported an avalanche at Silver Mountain Ski resort on the Moonshine run. Two people were briefly trapped but were rescued with no injuries.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6.3 inches of snow in Avery. Other reports for the area were 4.3 inches near Pinehurst and 5.2 inches near Saint Maries.
High Wind High Wind
Station NUCI1 recorded a gust of 66 mph near Wallace 0608 LST. Other gusts recorded in the area ranged from 55 to 59 mph between 06-07 LST. Trees were reported down in St. Maries, Murray, and Smelterville with some causing property damage. 25 trees were downed at a bird sanctuary…
High Wind High Wind
Station MAEI1 Magee Peak recorded gust of 56 mph at 1509 LST. Reports of downed trees near Santa. Time of report is estimated based on a peak gust of 40 mph at a nearby mesonet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6.2 inches of snow 3 miles south of Saint Maries. Another report of 5 inches was received in the Saint Maires area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Magee Peak weather station reported a gust of 53 MPH. A reported 900 customers lost power.
High Wind High Wind
Magee Peak station reported a 57 MPH gust.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Junction fire started on July 25 from lightning. It burned 130 acres of timber. It was contained on July 28. Cost is estimated.
Wildfire Wildfire
Dominion Fire started on July 25 by lightning . It burned 275 acres of timber. It was contained on July 28. Cost is estimated.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Large grand fir knocked over on Harbor Island. Time estimated by wind observations at KCOE. Sustained winds over 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph were observed from 2PM to 7PM. Utility company reported 750 customers without power.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6.7 inches of snow in Avery.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8.7 inches of snow 3 miles south of St. Maries. Other reports in the area ranged from 5 to 10 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer 3 miles south of St Maries recorded 9 inches of snow over the period. Half on inch fell on December 1. 6.7 inches was measured on December 2. Another 1.8 inches fell on the 3. Other snow reports near Cataldo and Pinehurst measured 4 and 3.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Idaho Transportation Department reported a jack knifed semi blocked both Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 73. Light snow had been falling for the day. Lookout Pass snotel recorded near 2 inches of snow for the day.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It continued to be monitored through September 21. It covered 800 acres of timber.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It continued to smolder through August. It covered 800 acres of timber.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It covered 800 acres of timber.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A snow squall going through the area resulted in rapid reduction in visibility with heavy snow, with numerous crashes on Interstate 90 Eastbound near Atlas Mine Road. All lanes blocked. Snow amounts were near two inches, with the heaviest snow falling between 430 pm and 6 pm PDT …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 6 inches of snow in Bovill, ID.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 7 inches of snow near Rose Lake. Other reports ranged from 4 to 6 inches for Saint Maires and Pinehurst.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 7 inches near Saint Maries. Other reports in the areas of Rose Lake and Pinehurst ranged from 1 to 4 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer 7 miles N of Emida estimated 7 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer in Kellogg Idaho reported 7.4 inches of snow. A range of 3 to 6 inches was spread out from Lotus and Cataldo.
High Wind High Wind
Magee Peak station reported a gust of 66 MPH. Along I-90, there were reports of gusts into the 50s and small limb and roof shingles being lost.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 7.8 inches South of St. Maries.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It continued through the month of October. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22 and active through October. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear Gul…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Blackburn Fire is located just north of the Heller Creek Campground near the headwaters of the St. Joe River. It was discovered on August 14. It lasted until September 30. Several other fires were detected the same weekend, all from a single lightning storm days before. It ha…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It continued through the month of September. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22 and active through September. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear G…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Russell Mountain Fire was reported early afternoon on August 24, 2022 and remained active through September. It is located within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is approximately 10 miles southwest of…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Caledonia Fire is approximately 18 miles Northeast of Kelly Forks Work Center. It burned 1535 acres of timber.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22nd, 2022. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear Gulch Fire. It has bur…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Blackburn Fire is located just north of the Heller Creek Campground near the headwaters of the St. Joe River. It was discovered on August 14. Several other fires were detected the same weekend, all from a single lightning storm days before. It has burned 360 acres of timber.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observation of 10 inches was recorded near the summit of Silver Mountain at 0530AM.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Mt Margaret Sensor reported gust of 53 MPH at 1445. The zone had power outages impacting around 50 customers.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 46 | 0 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
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