South Central Highlands storm history
Storm events recorded in South Central Highlands, Idaho between 1950 and 2025.
177
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$11K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A heavy snow shower caused slick roads and reduced visibilities on Highway 37 just north of Rockland. The conditions caused a two car collision which resulted in a fatality at around 6:15 pm on March 22nd. One to 4 inches of snow was common across the region during the day on the…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow amounts reported were 13 inches in Malad City and 13 inches 4 miles north northeast of Holbrook.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
At the Bostetter Ranger Station SNOTEL site 11 inches of snow fell. 8 inches of snow fell at the Pomerelle Ski Resort.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL recorded 16 inches of snow. The Magic Mountain SNOTEL recorded 7 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Bostetter Ranger Station received 15 inches of snow with 24 inches at Howell Canyon and 10 inches at Oxford Springs.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL carried 11 inches if snow and the Bostetter Ranger Station SNOTEL had 8 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Sixty to 70 mph wind gusts were measured 3 miles east of Idahome.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Powerline Fire began on August 4th 7 miles southeast of American Falls and burned grass, sage brush and juniper. Strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly on the 5th finally reaching the size of 55,529 acres. The fire destroyed 6 outbuildings and 20 homes were threatened…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Coe wildfire began July 30th likely lightning caused and was contained by August 3rd. the fire was located 5 miles northwest of Malta and burned 1,500 acres. It was a grass, brush, and juniper fire with no structures threatened.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning began a fire around 5 pm on July 6th. The fire was grass, juniper and sage and burned about 300 acres to the southwest of Oakley in the Trapper Creek area on the Sawtooth National Forest. There were four fire engines and crews, one helicopter, and air tankers working on…
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire started by lightning on the 27th and reached 3,700 acres and was controlled on the 30th. It was called the MM 271 fire because it was located near mile marker 271 off of interstate 84. It was a grass, brush and juniper fire and threatened no structures.
High Wind High Wind
Several wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were recorded along interstate 84 in Cassia County near Idahome.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Interstate 84 was closed from the interstate 86 intersection to the Utah border due to zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow from the afternoon of the 23rd through the early afternoon of the 24th. Highway 81 was closed from Malta to Declo in the same time period. SNOTEL …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL received 16 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A very powerful Pacific storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to the South Central Highlands. COOP observers reported 13.5 inches of snow in Malad City and 7.2 inches in Malta. SNOTEL amounts were 17 inches at Magic Mountain, 9 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 13 inches at…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
SNOTEL amounts in the South Central Highlands were the following: 10 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 17 inches at Howell Canyon, and 12 inches at Magic Mountain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A strong Pacific storm brought extremely heavy four day snow totals to the South Central Highlands. Amounts at SNOTEL sites were: 22 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 41 inches at Howell Canyon, and 41 inches at Oxford Springs.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Cold wind chill values of -20 to -30 degrees caused all Cassia County schools to close on the 5th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A wet and powerful winter storm dropped very heavy snow in the South Central Highlands. Amounts reported by spotters and COOP observers were the following: 9 inches in Malta, 14 inches in Oakley, and 15 inches in Malad City. All Cassia County schools were closed on the 4th. The H…
Blizzard Blizzard
A blizzard hit the South Central Highlands over the Christmas weekend with interstate 84 shut down from the interstate 86 junction to the Utah border. Visibility was reduced to zero in places with winds gusting to over 50 mph along the interstate, especially at Yale Road. Snow am…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL reported 11 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
South Central Highlands SNOTEL amounts were: 26 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 41 inches at Howell Canyon, and 18 inches at Oxford Springs.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the Grape Creek Fire on September 1st and continued into mid September. The fire grew to 1,580 acres near Elba. The Independence Lake Trail was closed as well as Logger Springs Road. It was considered completely contained on September 9th.
Wildfire Wildfire
A 3,106 acre fire began in the Arbon Valley in the Starlight Creek area. The fire began on August 10th and was likely caused by lightning strikes a few days earlier. The fire was contained and controlled on August 11th. It was on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and no evacuation…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An upper level low moving through Utah brought extremely heavy snow to the region. Spotters reported 12 inches in Malta with drifts over two feet. 13 inches were reported in Albion. SNOTEL mountain amounts were 14 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 29 inches at Howell Canyon, an…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow amounts recorded were 10 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station and 17 inches at Howell Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
SNOTEL amounts were 15 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 21 inches at Howell Canyon, 10 inches at Magic Mountain, and 9 inches at Oxford Springs.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to 7 inches of snow combined with wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph closed interstate 84 from Burley to the Idaho/Utah border for the majority of December 23rd.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten inches of snow fell at Bostetter Ranger Station and 9 inches fell at Howell Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall amounts at SNOTEL sites: Bostetter Ranger Station 23 inches, Howell Canyon 25 inches, and Oxford Springs 13 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine inches of snow fell in Oxford Springs with 8 inches at Howell Canyon and Bostetter Ranger Station.
High Wind High Wind
Fifty-nine mph wind gust recorded at Idahome with 60 mph at City of Rocks and 61 mph at Moburg Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL recorded 14 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sixteen inches of snow fell at Bostetter Ranger Station with 18 inches at Howell Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The following SNOTEL snow amounts were recorded: Bostetter Ranger Station 14 inches, Howell Canyon 19 inches, Magic Mountain 11 inches, Oxford Springs 15 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL recorded 15 inches of snow and Oxford Springs recorded 10 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Extremely heavy snow fell in the South Central Highlands on the 13th and 14th. Two day amounts at SNOTEL sites were the following: Bostetter Ranger Station 11 inches, Howell Canyon 22 inches, Magic Mountain 12 inches, Oxford Springs 9 inches.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning on July 22nd caused the 200 acre Flat Iron fire in the Arbon Valley. The fire was contained by July 23rd.
High Wind High Wind
A strong cold front brought significant winds to the South Central Highlands. Gusts of 55 to 80 mph were frequent through the day. There were power outages in Oakley due to the high winds.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow amounts fell in the South Central Highlands from late on February 27th through early morning on March 2nd. Heavy SNOTEL amounts were: Bostetter Ranger Station 12 inches, Howell Canyon, 13 inches, Magic Mountain 11 inches, and Oxford Springs 14 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Area SNOTEL snowfall amounts were: Bostetter Ranger Station 12 inches, Howell Canyon 16 inches, and Magic Mountain 14 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Area SNOTEL amounts were: 22 inches at Bostetter Ranger Station, 31 inches at Howell Canyon, 24 inches at Oxford Springs, and 20 inches at Magic Mountain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Howell Canyon SNOTEL recorded 18 inches of snow and the Magic Mountain SNOTEL recorded 10 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill readings of 25 to 40 below zero caused the closing of Oneida County School District 351.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
One foot of snow was recorded at Oxford Springs, Bostetter Ranger Station, and Howell Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell in the South Central Highlands with 14 inches measured at the Howell Canyon SNOTEL and 10 inches at the Oxford Springs SNOTEL.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started a fire on August 8th south of Malad near the Utah border and covered both states. The fire eventually grew to 300,000 acres. The fire was over wilderness areas in Idaho.
Wildfire Wildfire
The 175 acre Guinn fire was about 6 miles south of Declo and began July 7th. It was contained and controlled by July 9th.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Emery wildfire was a 600 acre fire which began on July 1st and was contained by July 6th. It was located about 10 miles south of Oakley.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Seventeen inches of snow fell at Howell Canyon. 50 to 70 mph wind gusts were common throughout the morning of the 23rd throughout the South Central Highlands.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |