Idaho Palouse storm history
Storm events recorded in Idaho Palouse, Idaho between 1950 and 2025.
170
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
4
Floods
2
Deaths
$1.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Snowfall amounts ranged from two to four inches leading to delays and disruptions during the Monday morning commute. Two children died Sunday, February 2nd after falling through ice covering a pond near Plummer. The children were looking for their dog and it is unknown if the chi…
High Wind High Wind
Station 9654 Parker Pass recorded a gust of 60 mph 4 miles Southeast of Chatcolet at 0700 LST. A semi truck was blown on its side near Moscow. Downed trees blocked US 95 South of Plummer. Moscow area had several trees and powerlines downed. Damage cost is estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 4 inches of snow 2 miles north of Moscow.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Public reported through social media that blowing dust reduced visibility less than a quarter mile on US 95 northbound 1 mile southeast of Tensed, Idaho.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A reported 756 customers lost power during the strong wind. Gusts ranged from 47 to 55 MPH across the area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 9 inches of snow 5 miles Southwest of Joel. Another report of 7.5 inches was observed in Potlatch.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer recorded 8 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6 inches of snow 2 miles north of Moscow. Other reports in the area ranged from 6 to 8 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Highway sensor near Chatcolet recorded a gust of 39 MPH at 1245LST. Local utility company reported 143 customers without power.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 6 inches of snow in Tensed, ID.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotter recorded a measurement of 4.5 inches at 1205LST.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snow fell across central Idaho Panhandle with an overnight, 12 hour accumulation of 5 to 10 inches in Viola and Moscow on January 6th. Light snow continued off and on throughout the day with an additional 3 inches in Moscow over the following 24 hours and ending…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began to accumulate at 0100 PST, and tapered off to flurries by 1600 PST. A total of 5 to 7 inches of snow fell from Moscow to Potlatch.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Scattered snow showers began around 0600 PST on December 18th with off and on snowfall throughout the following 24 hours. A total of 4.9 inches of snow accumulated in Moscow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The excessive heat on June 26 through 30th brought record breaking high temperatures across the Idaho Palouse. Three towns have new June high temperatures when afternoon highs reached Moscow at 105 degrees, Plummer at 107 degrees, and Potlatch at 107 degrees. There are no known h…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and winds created dangerous driving conditions across the Idaho Palouse. There were reports of new snow accumulations measuring 6 to 10 inches in locations near Highway 95, such as Viola, Harvard, and Potlatch. Winds with gusts to 30 mph created blowing snow and drifts…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Broadcast media reported numerous blockages on US 95, north of Tensed, due to a crash from downed power lines.
High Wind High Wind
Gusty winds occurred across the Idaho Palouse early January 13th. Downed power lines on US Highway 95 led to a vehicle crash and numerous blockages until the road was safely cleared. The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is based on wind damage.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Idaho Palouse received between 4 to 6 inches of new snow accumulation. This led to poor road conditions and numerous spin offs and crashes across the entire Idaho Panhandle.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter, 2 miles north-northeast of Moscow, recorded 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
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A trained spotter, 4 miles southeast of Viola, recorded 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
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A member of the public in Potlatch reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter 1 mile north-northwest of Plummer reported 9.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
An air quality sensor in Moscow recorded unhealthy air quality from September 12th through 19th. It deteriorated to very unhealthy conditions before improving with the arrival of a cold front which ventilated the area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Moscow recorded 4.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A weather spotter 4 miles south of Viola reported 7.1 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm before turning to rain during the afternoon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Potlatch recorded 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Moscow recorded 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
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An Observer near Moscow recorded 9.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
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A weather spotter near Viola reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A weather spotter near Moscow reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation with drifting snow noted on the exposed terrain around the area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Troy reported 10.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Genesee reported 7.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Moscow reported 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An observer 2 miles north of Moscow recorded 4.4 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Moscow recorded 6.4 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Potlatch recorded 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An observer in Moscow reported 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
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The COOP observer at Plummer reported 9.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Potlatch reported 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Moscow reported 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.
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An observer in Moscow recorded 7.5 inches of new snow accumulation.
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The observer at Potlatch recorded 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The observer at St. Maries recorded 5.6 inches of new snow accumulation.
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A spotter at Viola reported 13.5 inches of new snow accumulation.
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A member of the public in St. Maries reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
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The observer at Moscow recorded 7.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
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An observer 2 miles north of Moscow recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
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An observer at Moscow reported 6.5 inches of new snow accumulation.
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An observer near Potlatch reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |