Lewis County, Idaho
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
24
Hail reports
4
Floods since 1996
51
All events
0
Deaths
$572K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lewis County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Avista reported approximately 600 without power in the Kamiah area due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearby observations show wind speeds around 45 to 55 mph.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Emergency manager reported debris flow over Highway 64. It closed the section of road between milepost 23 to 31. Cost of repair is estimated.
Flood Flood
Flooding out of a cross forest road water path about 50 to 60 feet wide about 3 inches deep in the Winchester area. Lewis County Sheriff reports that the road feels as if it is eroding as you are driving through it.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downburst from a collapsing thunderstorm produced estimated wind gusts near 60 mph. Half inch hail also fell with the storm.
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm moved Northeast from the Craig Mountain area through Kamiah ID. It brought large hail around 1 inch and wind damage. The wind damage included trees and power lines in the town of Kamiah and along highways 64, 12, and 162. A roof also fell onto a car.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail remains on the ground about 20 minutes after the storm moved through.
Hail Hail
Public reported on social media.
Hail Hail
Hail reported on social media.
Flood Flood
Two flooding issues noted in Winchester. For one property, a gravel driveway was washout due to a plugged culvert. On a neighboring property, a small pond rose six feet and over the roadway. Time of start of flooding was approximate 7pm.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Several mud slides were reported over Highway 12 just west of Kamiah on the morning of April 9th. One of the slides completely covered the road and caused the temporary closure of this primary road through the region while crews cleared the debris.
Flood Flood
High water in the Clearwater River augmented by a levee break along Lawyer Creek produced extensive flooding near the confluence of these two streams on the eastern edge of the city of Kamiah. The flood waters were reported to be waist deep in the Kamiah Riverfront Park. Flood wa…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain and snow melt saturated the ground and caused a Debris Flow near Kamiah. The mudslide cut and temporarily closed Idaho Highway 64 between Nez Perce and Kamiah.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lewis County Emergency Manager reported 13 power poles knocked down and multiple transformers damaged along Highway 64 between Lyons Rd. and Marker Rd. Power was cut off to the area for 18 hours while repairs were made. Radar indicated a thunderstorm nearby which likely produ…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees uprooted and split, with large branches broken off due to thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A series of photographs from the Lewis County Emergency Manager indicated numerous trees down in Kamiah, with damage to outbuildings, a barn and at least one car in and around the town.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1 inch size hail at Winchester, Idaho.
Hail Hail
An other federal agency reported 1 inch size hail at Craigmont, Idaho.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported one inch size hail 3 miles southwest of Craigmont, Idaho.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1.75 inch size hail at Craigmont, Idaho.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post noted 0.75 inch hail fell in Craigmont, ID.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported hail ranging from nickel to quarter size falling 3 miles south of Craigmont, WA.
Hail Hail
One inch hail and gusty winds reported with thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree fell onto some power lines and knocked out power to 115 customers.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Flooding of Lawyer's Creek resulted in closures of Lawyer's Creek Road between highway 162 and Flying B Ranch. The main creek split with one flow going toward Flying B Ranch where one resident reported at least one foot of water around his house. The rest of the creek flowed east…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado was spotted for a brief period by the public just south of New Hope Road near Lawyer Canyon approximately six miles southeast of Craigmont. The tornado then moved into Idaho County (see Storm Data for Idaho).
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong wind from a thunderstorm in Kamiah blew down several trees.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Road damage from heavy rain was observed on Dunlap, Airport, Powerline, Fisher, and Laufer roads.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Road damage from heavy rain was observed on Roberts, Sandhill, Wilsey, Tiede, Woodlawn, and Mission Creek roads.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Road damage from heavy rain was observed on Johnson and Synder roads.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Road damage from heavy rain was observed on Drake, Gibler, Hull, Ida, Lawyer, McLead, Miller, and Z West roads.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree uprooted by gusty winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
3/4 inch hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
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