Shoshone storm history
Storm events recorded in Shoshone, Idaho between 1950 and 2025.
88
Total events
1
Tornadoes
17
Hail
27
Floods
1
Deaths
$3.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Flood Flood
Flooding along the Coeur d'Alene River near Kingston. Flooding of homes. A swift water rescue of three people from a home. Damage cost is estimated.
Hail Hail
Observer estimated one inch hail in Pinehurst.
Lightning Lightning
Tree was struck by lightning. Tree split into two with one side falling on to the fence and house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches broken. Young tree down. Shingles blown off roof. Time estimated based on radar. Max wind gust of 47 MPH was reported near Osburn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree branches snapped off and small trees down. One branch went through the roof. Max wind gust of 47 MPH was reported near Osburn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches broken. Young tree down. Shingles blown off roof. Time estimated based on radar. Max wind gust of 47 MPH was reported near Osburn.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Debris and minor flooding found along parts of St. Joe River Road. Rapid rises noted on the river gage at Calder.
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm developed West of Kellogg around 1135PST and moved East into Montana around 1300PST. Hail size ranged from half an inch to one inch. Estimated one inch hail size fell around 1230 near Wallace. Hail covered interstate 90 east of Wallace during the storm. Time…
Flood Flood
There were locations across the central Idaho Panhandle that the Coeur d'Alene River reached action or minor flood stage: Cataldo and Enaville. Low laying areas, fields, and campgrounds saw minor flooding. The Coeur d'Alene River View Road, from Cataldo to Kingston, was closed du…
Flood Flood
The USGS River Gage on the St. Joe River at Calder recorded a sharp rise to the Flood Stage of 13.0 feet at 10:45 AM PST on May 7th. The river crested right at the Flood Stage for about 4 hours before slowly receding after 3:00 PM.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
The Forest Service reported a debris flow cutting Prospector Creek Road near Calder which necessitated a temporary road closure.
Flood Flood
The St. Joe River Gage at Calder recorded a rise above the Flood Stage of 13.0 feet at 5:15 AM PST on March 16th and crested at 13.1 feet later that morning. The river then dropped below Flood Stage during the afternoon. A second and higher rise above Flood Stage occurred at 11:0…
Flood Flood
Flooding along the St. Joe River at Calder, ID flooded and severely damaged a 1200 foot stretch of road leading into the town. In the town of Calder high water threatened homes and flooded basements. Roads along the river bottom were flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Snow melt and periodic heavy rain during the month of March caused numerous debris flows and areal flooding issues through out the county. Many road washouts and closures affected travel and cut off residents of some communities until emergency repairs could be made days later. S…
Flood Flood
The Coeur D'Alene River Gage at Cataldo reported a rise above the Flood Stage of 43.0 feet at 7:30 AM PST on March 15th. The river crested at 46.1 feet at 3:15 PM March 15th and then dropped below flood stage. The river then rose to Flood Stage again on March 18th, cresting at 44…
Flood Flood
Flooding along the St. Joe River flooded fields and low spots in and around the town of Calder. No damage was reported but the main road into town was imapassable due to high water.
Flood Flood
Flooding upstream of an Ice Jam which formed on the St. Joe River closed the St. Joe River Road at multiple locations between St. Maries and Calder.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1 inch size hail covering the ground with estimated 45 mph winds at Avery, Idaho.
Flood Flood
Law Enforcement reported minor flooding on Riverview Drive along Coeur d' Alene River between Cataldo and Pinehurst, Idaho near exit 43 on Interstate 90. Local citizens reported up to 18 inches of water over road in spots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed along Coeur D Alene River Road between mile posts twenty and twenty-eight. Eighteen trees downed on Miller Way in Prichard ranging in height between 75 and 105 feet.
Hail Hail
A storm producing damaging winds and quarter size hail tracked through northern reaches of Shoshone County crossing Interstate 90 between Pinehurst and Kellogg. Numerous cars at a car lot were dented from the large hail. Trees and powerlines were knocked down in Cataldo and along…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was torn off an outbuilding. Spotter also observed one inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Prichard Tavern reported a small utility trailer blown roughly 150 feet. Several tree limbs down. Pea size hail also observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on a power line at Coeur D Alene River Road at mile post 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line on School House Loop Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Nine trees were blown down at Tin Can Campground.
Flood Flood
Portions of Riverview Drive along the Coeur d'Alene River were flooded. Stretches of Old Coeur d'Alene River Road along the north fork of the Coeur d'Alene River was flooded and impassable upstream of Bumble Bee Bridge. Fifty people on Old Coeur d'Alene River Road were issued vol…
Flood Flood
Calder Road was closed due to flooding on the St. Joe River. Residents of Calder had to detour eleven miles to get onto the main St. Joe River Road. No Damage was reported.
Flood Flood
Several days of moderate rain and excessive snow melt lead to numerous road washouts, plugged culverts, minor rock slides, flooded basements, and impassible roads from flooding across Shoshone County. These roads included: Bear Creek, Ross Ranch, Riverview, French Gulch, Old CDA …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong wind gusts knocked down at least four large trees in the town of Osburn, Idaho. The toppled trees caused extensive damage to a motor home, car, storage shed, car port, and patio cover. One tree clipped a house resulting in minor damage. Two roofs were completely blown off …
Flood Flood
A man became stranded as the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River flooded Sunday morning. The camper and his trailer had to be pulled out 1,000 feet through 3 1/2 feet of water by a tow truck. Property damage was estimated.
Flood Flood
Eastbound lanes of Highway 4 were flooded between Gem Hill and Frisco Roads at mile post 5. Roadway was reduced to one lane.
Flood Flood
A culvert measuring 24 inches in diameter and 50 feet in length became plugged allowing water to run over Old Coeur D Alene River Road. The water washed out some of the shoulder and road surface. The culvert was severely damaged and will need to be replaced.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along the St. Joe River from Avery to Calder. Avery Creek rose above its banks and flooded parts of the old Forest Service building and nearby residences in the town of Avery. The old highway from Marble Creek to Avery was washed out as well. Mudslides and h…
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on the Coeur D'Alene River along Coeur D'Alene River Road into Enaville and downstream to the border of Kootenai County near Cataldo. Coeur D'Alene River Road was closed between mile post 2 and 19 due to flooding of three to four feet of water over portions …
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Lightning Lightning
Flood Flood
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Hail Hail
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Flood Flood
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Hail Hail
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |