Frank Church Wilderness storm history
Storm events recorded in Frank Church Wilderness, Idaho between 1950 and 2025.
25
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Estimated SNOTEL snow amounts were 15.1 inches at Mill Creek Summit.
High Wind High Wind
A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Bonanza mesonet site 2 miles west southwest of Custer. A 59 mph wind gust was measured 4 miles southwest of Clayton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A long period of snowfall at least 8 to 12 inches of snow to the lower elevations of the Frank Church Wilderness and Salmon River area. The Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL measured 27 inches of snow for the event total.
High Wind High Wind
A cold front brought widespread 50 to 70 mph wind gusts with a peak measured gust of 68 mph at Clayton.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Frog Wildfire began September 7th due to lightning it continued into October. It burned over 3 thousand acres east of Clayton. Big Boulder Creek Road closed.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Vanity Wildfire began September 3rd from lightning strikes about 42 miles west of Challis and burned 600 acres near the Halstead Fire of 2012 site. Forest Service Road #40008 Beaver Creek Rd from Vanity Summit to Josephus Lake was closed due to the fire . About 25 fire fighte…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 14.9 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 11 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 11 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 18 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Three miles west of Custer recorded -29 and Bonanza -30. Wind chills were below 50 below zero.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 17.6 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 12 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 16 inches of snow fell at the Milll Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall estimates at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL sites were 35 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall was estimated at 14 inches at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Estimated snowfall at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site was 14 inches.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
On December 20th dense freezing fog and freezing drizzle caused black ice to form on State Highway 75 between Idaho 21 and Squaw Canyon Road south of Clayton. It covered a 37 mile stretch from mile post 191 to mile post 218. All lanes were blocked and the road was closed by 6 am …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 15 inches of snow fell at the MIll Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL estimated 20 inches of snow fell during the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Very heavy snow fell during this long lasting Pacific storm. 31 inches fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A total of 15 inches of snow was estimated at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eleven inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An atmospheric river event brought incredibly heavy snow to the Frank Church Wilderness. Although a data sparse region, the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site recorded 46.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL recorded 14.7 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |