Reports of severe weather and flooding were widespread on the 4th of July holiday.
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
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.
The episode as NWS PIH wrote it up.
Reports of severe weather and flooding were widespread on the 4th of July holiday.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pocatello, ID wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 4, 1:10 PM MST, 2 hours 7 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pocatello ID 210 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - Expect showers and thunderstorms today bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and small to moderate hail as an upper level wave/trough pushes east. Some severe afternoon thunderstorms are possible bringing large hail and wind gusts over 58 mph. - Cooler temperatures today and Saturday with highs only in the 70s and 80s. - Very dry conditions are expected to return by Sunday and continue through next week with an overall warming trend as well. Temperatures will return to the 90s and even approaching 100 for lower elevations by next Tuesday and Wednesday. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 121 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Main impact will be widespread shower and thunderstorms across all of southeast Idaho this afternoon and evening with the potential for hail and strong wind gusts with at least isolated severe development with hail over 1 inch and winds over 58 mph. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the Wapiti burn scar west of Stanley as any strong thunderstorm has potential to dump a brief heavy rain over the burn site. Expect a dissipation of any thunderstorm development after 9 pm with improving conditions overnight. Be aware than any afternoon or early evening activities today could be impacted by thunderstorms. It will clear overnight with lows in the 30s and 40s mountains and 40s and 50s valleys. It will remain cool and below normal Saturday with highs in the 60s and 70s mountains and 80s valleys. All thunderstorm coverage will be in the eastern mountains with dry conditions over riding all other areas. Will have breezy areas Saturday with 10 to 20 mph sustained winds in the Snake River Plain and eastern Magic Valley with the highest winds in the Arco Desert. && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 121 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Long term period will be a low impact period it looks right now. We have no precipitation in the grids with hot conditions throughout. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s again on Sunday but rise to the 80s mountains and 90s valleys by Monday continuing through Friday. By the middle of next week winds will likely be in the 10 to 15 mph range across most areas. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1104 AM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Main impact this afternoon and evening will be thunderstorm development this afternoon as upper trof works through Idaho. Morning showers will continue through noon to 2 pm at PIH, IDA and DIJ. After 20Z put in prob30 thunderstorm groups at all sites with the potential for 45 knot wind gusts through 01 to 03Z. So expecting at least a chance of thunderstorm impacts today at all TAF sites. Should clear up after 03Z and quieter conditions on Saturday. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 121 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Main impact is scattered to widespread thunderstorm coverage this afternoon and evening with outflow wind gusts of greater than 50 mph possible. All zones will at least have that potential. By Saturday isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage will be limited to zones 475, 476, 411 and 413. Next impact will be a return to hot and dry conditions Monday with widespread below 15 percent minimum humidity and low elevations highs well into the 90s and 80s in high elevations. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 211 AM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Expect moderate to heavy rainfall today with showers and thunderstorms from a trough moving through the area. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has a marginal risk of excessive rainfall mainly over our northern areas (northern Central mountains, Lost River Range, the Montana Divide and the northern Eastern Highlands along the northern Wyoming border). Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn scar by Stanley Idaho is expected this morning. Flash flooding and debris flow caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Models are showing a better chance of precipitation on the western slopes of the Sawtooth mountains opposed to the eastern slopes or the Stanley side. A flash flood watch is in effect until 9 pm this evening for the Wapiti burn scar. Another round of precipitation is possible late this afternoon into the early evening from showers and thunderstorms. Looking at the HREF model there is a 60% chance of 0.50 inch of precipitation late this afternoon into the early evening. && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... A flash flood watch is in effect until until 9 pm this evening for the Wapiti burn scar near Stanley, Idaho. && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...GK LONG TERM...GK AVIATION...GK FIRE WEATHER...GK HYDROLOGY...TW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
238 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
IDZ072-042100-
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin ID-
238 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY
THROUGH 300 PM MDT...
At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Lowman, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Localized flooding will be possible within the
Wapiti Fire burn scar.
Locations impacted include...
Stanley, Redfish Lake, Cape Horn Area, Banner Summit, and the Wapiti
Fire burn scar.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 11525 4449 11508 4406 11486 4405 11505
4409 11500 4412 11505 4414 11502 4416 11503
4418 11508 4417 11511 4420 11517 4423 11518
4425 11516 4429 11517 4428 11520 4431 11522
4431 11524 4429 11524 4433 11529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 248DEG 21KT 4414 11539
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH
DMHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
302 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
IDZ072-042145-
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin ID-
302 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM MDT...
At 302 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Stanley, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Localized flooding will be possible within the
Wapiti Fire burn scar.
Locations impacted include...
Stanley, Redfish Lake, Cape Horn Area, Banner Summit, and the Wapiti
Fire burn scar.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 11525 4449 11508 4406 11486 4405 11505
4409 11500 4412 11505 4414 11502 4416 11503
4418 11508 4417 11511 4420 11517 4423 11518
4425 11516 4429 11517 4428 11520 4431 11522
4431 11524 4429 11524 4433 11529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 248DEG 21KT 4420 11521
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH
DMHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
329 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
IDZ054-055-058-042215-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-
Lower Snake River Plain ID-
329 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Neeley, moving northeast at 30 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH, pea to dime size hail, and
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir, Aberdeen, and
Massacre Rocks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building, or a
vehicle if no building is available.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near American Falls Reservoir, get out of the water and
move indoors or inside a vehicle. Strong winds will create rough
chop. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent
thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on
the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 4261 11308 4272 11322 4306 11276 4287 11258
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 231DEG 28KT 4272 11304
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
KSmithSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
403 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
IDZ054-058-042230-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-Lower Snake River Plain ID-
403 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BANNOCK AND
NORTHEASTERN POWER COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM MDT...
At 402 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, or 8 miles east of American Falls,
moving northeast at 30 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge and Pocatello Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building, or a
vehicle if no building is available.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your
observations to the National Weather Service office in Pocatello via
phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4266 11273 4274 11286 4294 11261 4278 11242
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 228DEG 27KT 4277 11270
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
KSmithSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
406 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
IDZ054-055-057-058-042245-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-
Raft River Region ID-Lower Snake River Plain ID-
406 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BLAINE...WEST
CENTRAL POWER...SOUTHWESTERN BINGHAM AND NORTHEASTERN CASSIA COUNTIES
THROUGH 445 PM MDT...
At 405 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cold Water Rest Area, or 12 miles east of Lake Walcott, moving
northeast at 30 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
American Falls, Neeley, western American Falls Reservoir, Aberdeen,
Cold Water Rest Area, and Massacre Rocks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your
observations to the National Weather Service office in Pocatello via
phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4249 11316 4263 11331 4296 11286 4275 11263
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 231DEG 27KT 4261 11316
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
KSmithThe Pocatello radar (KSFX), 65 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:20 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
One inch hail in the area of Interstate 86 Exit 21 Osborn Loop near and just east of Cold Water Rest Area.
Areas of flooding in Pocatello: S Arthur Ave, Riverside Dr, US Highway 30 closed in the area of N Main St around 520 PM MDT, street and parking lots on west side of Pocatello.
Multiple large trees downed on Bald Mountain blocking some trails. Most of the trees were uprooted and a mudslide was also reported.
Tree downed from thunderstorm winds across lower portion of Bald Mountain Trail near the Big Wood River. Outdoor event tents were blown over at Sun Valley Resort.
A tree was downed in the Adams Gulch area near Ketchum.
Tree downed in Wyyakin Drive area of Sun Valley.
Tree downed by winds in Skyline Drive area of Sun Valley.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Idaho in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Idaho, July 2025
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: 1284579, 1284582, 1284675, 1284682, 1284583, 1284584, 1284586.