Washington County, Idaho
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2023, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
10
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
54
All events
0
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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
Spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts resulting in 3 large pine trees knocked down, small branches breaking, and one large branch breaking.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, DW9477, near Minden, ID measured 0.48 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, DEAI1, near Catfish, ID measured 0.66 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station at DEAI1 near Catfish, ID reported 0.61 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station DW9477 near Minden, ID measured 1.24 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station at Catfish RAWS reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH.
Flood Flood
The Washington County emergency manager reported moderate flooding near the U.S. Highway 95 bridge in Weiser. The flooding caused extensive damage and the closure of the highway for 4 days.
Flood Flood
Flooding continued from the previous month of March along the Snake River in southern Washington County near Weiser.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred along the Snake River around the Weiser, Idaho area and surrounding fields and roads.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred along the Weiser River from Cambridge to Weiser and surrounding fields and roads.
Flood Flood
An ice jam released and caused flooding downstream along the Weiser River near the town of Weiser. Some homes near the river were flooded and widespread flooding of agricultural land occurred. A few residents living near the river were evacuated from their homes and one resident …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported trees down around the Weiser area due to thunderstorm outflow winds.
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding on the Weiser River due to heavy rain and snowmelt occurred around the Cambridge area affecting many of the county roads.
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding on the Weiser River due to heavy rain and snowmelt occurred around the Weiser area affecting many of the county roads and the south and east part of the town.
Hail Hail
Local media reported 1.00 inch hail in and around Cambridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damage including large tree limbs and power lines down was reported by a county official.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local law enforcement reported flash flooding with mudslides along State Road 71 between Cambridge and Oxbow Dam and on U.S Highway 95 between Weiser and Cambridge.
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding occured on the Weiser River around Weiser, Idaho with flooding of houses and buildings. The flooding also closed U.S Highway 95 and county roads around the area. The river crested at 12.1 feet which is about 2.5 feet above flood stage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washington County Emergency Manager reported Rush Creek was flooding on roads just east of Cambridge and flooding on Advent Gulch Road northwest of Cambridge.
Flood Flood
Washington County Emergency Manager reported flooding along the Weiser River from Cambridge to Weiser.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Washington County Emergency Manager reported large trees down on power lines on Cove Road west of Weiser and an out building was leveled just south of Weiser.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flash flooding on a creek west of Weiser, Idaho. Water flowing across Olds Ferry Road prompted county officials to close the route.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Near Weiser High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On the evening of June 27th, thunderstorm winds toppled numerous trees and caused structural damage to several outbuildings and to six houses in Weiser, Idaho. A National Weather Service storm survey estimated wind speeds between 60 and 90 mph.
Tornado F0 Tornado
A tornado touched down briefly and moved east, crossing US Highway 95 about 7 miles north of Weiser. A barn, shed and mobile home received some damage before the tornado lifted.
Thunderstorm downburst winds of up to 80 mph damaged several homes and businesses in downtown Weiser. Numerous trees were downed on homes, with 2 people sustaining broken bones and a third sustaining a minor shoulder injury. The roofs of several businesses were damaged or blown o…
Flood Flood
During the afternoon of June first a series of showers and thunderstorms moved over the Weiser area dumping an estimated 2 to 3 inches of rain. Street flooding caused minor damage to a number of homes and businesses.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
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Debris Flow Debris Flow
Tornado F1 Tornado
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds gusted to 60 miles per hour in Weiser. This thunderstorm also produced pea-size hail.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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