Idaho, 1994

Damaging Winds in Idaho, June 11, 1994

June 11, 1994 · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

2 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$100,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
2

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When
June 11, 7:27 PM MST
Where
Blaine County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.412, -113.980 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Elmore

When
June 11, 8:30 PM MST
Where
Elmore County
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
43.354, -115.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds, produced by thunderstorms, were observed across south central Idaho. A gust to 69 mph was recorded at the Hailey Airport. These winds blew over numerous trees and downed several power lines along the Wood River Valley near Hailey. Strong thunderstorm winds also caused damage in Elmore County near Mountain Home. Wind gusts up to 50 mph were recorded at Mountain Home Air Force Base, but the nature of the damage indicated that gusts reached severe criteria in the area. Nine powerline poles, as well as several large trees, were blown over.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10320853, 10320896.