Damaging Winds in Idaho, May 13, 2026

Name: Damaging Winds in Idaho, May 13, 2026
Start: 2026-05-13T10:47
End: 2026-05-13T20:05
Location: Idaho

May 13, 2026 · NWS PIH · 104 events in 18 counties and zones

Had extreme high wind verification from a thunderstorm outbreak as a system raced through Idaho. Several power outages occurred with many recorded over 60 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gusts.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 3
Property damage: $30,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 104

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS PIH wrote it up.

Had extreme high wind verification from a thunderstorm outbreak as a system raced through Idaho. Several power outages occurred with many recorded over 60 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gusts.

What forecasters said that day

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 May 13, 9:33 AM MST, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Strong to severe thunderstorms with stronger gusts over 60 mph likely through this evening
Outside of showers and thunderstorms, gusts to 55 mph are expected
Much colder weather is coming, especially over the weekend and early next week with widespread frost/freeze conditions

Area forecast discussion, May 13, 9:33 AM MST, 1 hour 14 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1033 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong to severe thunderstorms with stronger gusts over 60
  mph likely through this evening

- Outside of showers and thunderstorms, gusts to 55 mph are
  expected

- Much colder weather is coming, especially over the weekend and
  early next week with widespread frost/freeze conditions

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1031 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

An active weather day is under way. As low pressure
approaches from the west, we are seeing increasing winds already and
will continue into this evening even behind the front. Outside of
storms, we are expecting gusts in some cases up to 55 mph. With
thunderstorms gusts in excess of 60 mph are likely with gusts over
65 mph possible. Storms should clear by late evening along with
stronger wind subsiding. Otherwise, we remain dry until the weekend.
Today is the last widespread WELL ABOVE AVERAGE temperature day we
will see for a bit. Ahead of the front, especially where downslope
is occurring, we are still looking at potentially hitting 90
degrees. We drop to right around AVERAGE for this part of May,
before dropping BELOW AVERAGE over the weekend and early next week.
Sunday still looks like the coldest day, especially if we can get a
deeper low in place, highs are in the 40s and 50s areawide.
Overnight lows and more frost/freeze issues are expected to return.
We may see some pockets of frost and light freeze until Saturday
morning. Beyond that, several morning of widespread frost and freeze
conditions are likely. Monday and Tuesday mornings will be the
coldest based on the latest trends in the Blend of Models. We are
looking at widespread 20s for overnight lows across portions of the
Snake Plain and Magic Valley, with the more populated cities barely
hitting freezing.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 534 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

Shortwave trough will quickly move through today, bringing scattered
convection and strong winds. Of greatest impact today will be the
wind, with gusts to around 45 kts and the potential for convective
wind gusts to reach or exceed 60 kts. Strong winds will subside
heading into the late evening but remain breezy.

&&

.PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 10 PM MDT this evening for IDZ051>057-
067>070-075.

&&

DISCUSSION...Keyes
AVIATION...Cropp

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 161 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:48 UTC.

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Event by event

104 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 10:47 AM MST to 11:00 AM MST
Where: Cassia County, 17 mi WSW of Marion
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.186, -114.207

The Cotton Ridge mesonet site recorded a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 11:30 AM MST to 11:45 AM MST
Where: Bingham County, 4 mi NNW of Sterling
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.084, -112.780

The Sterling mesonet site on Idaho Highway 39 recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 12:05 PM MST to 12:20 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 8 mi ENE of Atomic City
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.474, -112.673

A 74 mph wind gust recorded at East Butte.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 12:10 PM MST to 12:25 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, Atomic City
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.430, -112.820

A 62 mph wind gust recorded by Atomic City mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 12:15 PM MST to 12:30 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 9 mi SSW of Terreton
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.710, -112.499

A 64 mph wind gust recorded at Rover ARL site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Teton

When: May 13, 12:15 PM MST to 12:30 PM MST
Where: Teton County, 11 mi S of Clementsville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.711, -111.370

A 64 mph wind gust recorded at Relay Ridge mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 12:20 PM MST to 12:35 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, 11 mi W of Osgood
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.570, -112.320

A 64 mph wind gust measured at Kettle Butte mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 12:25 PM MST to 12:39 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 1 mi WNW of Camas
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.005, -112.239

A 59 mph wind gust measured at mesonet station at Hamer.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When: May 13, 12:30 PM MST to 12:45 PM MST
Where: Oneida County, 9 mi N of Black Pine
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.210, -112.980

A 62 mph wind gust recorded by Juniper Interchange mesonet site on Interstate 84.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 12:30 PM MST to 12:40 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 1 mi NW of Camas
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.010, -112.234

The Camas mesonet site on Interstate 15 recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 12:35 PM MST to 12:50 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, 6 mi NW of Minidoka
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.811, -113.564

The mesonet station 6 miles northwest of Minidoka recorded a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 12:39 PM MST to 12:55 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 10 mi W of Dubois
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 44.170, -112.432

Power outages reported west of Dubois.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 12:40 PM MST to 12:55 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 9 mi NW of Small
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.312, -112.509

A 70 mph wind gust recorded at Medicine Lodge mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 12:45 PM MST to 1:00 PM MST
Where: Cassia County, 6 mi SE of Albion
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.359, -113.487

A 64 mph wind gust measured at the Connor Summit mesonet station on Idaho Highway 77.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 12:50 PM MST to 1:05 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, Minidoka
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.750, -113.480

Power outages reported in Minidoka.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 12:50 PM MST to 1:05 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, 6 mi NW of Minidoka
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.811, -113.564

Mesonet station MIN measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 12:52 PM MST to 1:10 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, Iona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.530, -111.930

Power outages reported in Iona.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fremont

When: May 13, 12:54 PM MST to 1:14 PM MST
Where: Fremont County, 12 mi WNW of St Anthony
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 44.036, -111.903

Power outages reported in western Fremont County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 12:55 PM MST to 1:10 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, 6 mi NW of Minidoka
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.811, -113.564

A 66 mph wind gust measured at the Minidoka mesonet site 6 miles northwest of Minidoka.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 12:59 PM MST to 1:20 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, Heyburn
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 42.570, -113.750

Burley Municipal Airport recorded a 67 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 1:00 PM MST to 1:20 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, Aberdeen
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.950, -112.850

Power outages reported in Aberdeen.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 1:00 PM MST to 1:15 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 9 mi NW of Small
Measured: 68 kt (78 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.312, -112.509

The Medicine Lodge mesonet station recorded a 78 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Teton

When: May 13, 1:00 PM MST to 1:10 PM MST
Where: Teton County, 11 mi S of Clementsville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.711, -111.370

A 65 mph wind gust measured at the Relay Ridge mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Teton

When: May 13, 1:00 PM MST to 1:15 PM MST
Where: Teton County, 1 mi NNE of Clementsville
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.883, -111.362

A 59 mph wind gust was recorded at the Botts mesonet station on Idaho Highway 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 13, 1:00 PM MST to 1:15 PM MST
Where: Madison County, 12 mi ESE of Sugar City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.803, -111.528

A 58 mph wind gust was recorded at the Canyon Creek mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:10 PM MST to 1:25 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 13 mi E of Arco Butte
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.600, -113.070

The Dead Man Canyon mesonet sited recorded a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:10 PM MST to 1:20 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 7 mi S of Howe
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.679, -113.000

A 60 mph wind gust recorded at the Base of Howe Peak mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 1:10 PM MST to 1:20 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 9 mi NW of Small
Measured: 68 kt (78 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.312, -112.509

A 78 mph wind gust measured at the Medicine Lodge mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 1:15 PM MST to 1:25 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 5 mi NNE of Dubois
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.237, -112.191

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Dubois mesonet station 5 miles north northeast of Dubois.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:15 PM MST to 1:30 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 12 mi E of Howe
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.780, -112.760

A 61 mph wind gust recorded at the Sand Dunes mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:15 PM MST to 1:25 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 12 mi E of Howe
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.780, -112.760

A 61 mph wind gust measured at Sand Dunes mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:20 PM MST to 1:30 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 14 mi E of Arco
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.630, -113.020

A 60 mph wind gust measured at Dead Man Canyon mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 1:21 PM MST to 1:36 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, 4 mi NW of Paul
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.641, -113.826

Power outages reported near Paul.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 1:25 PM MST to 1:35 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 5 mi NNE of Dubois
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.237, -112.191

A 71 mph wind gust measured at Dubois mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Minidoka

When: May 13, 1:31 PM MST to 1:45 PM MST
Where: Minidoka County, 2 mi SSW of Minidoka
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.723, -113.495

Power outages reported in Minidoka.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 13, 1:38 PM MST to 1:50 PM MST
Where: Custer County, (U15)challis Arpt
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 44.520, -114.220

A 62 mph wind gust recorded at Challis Municipal Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 1:40 PM MST to 1:50 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 3 mi W of Taber
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.320, -112.690

A 62 mph wind gust measured at the Taber mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 1:45 PM MST to 2:00 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 3 mi NNW of Taber
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.360, -112.653

A 61 mph wind gust recorded at Tilden Flats mesonet station on US Highway 26.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 1:45 PM MST to 2:00 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 30 mi WSW of Dubois
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 44.004, -112.788

A 60 mph wind gust measured at Blue Dome mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 1:45 PM MST to 2:00 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 14 mi SE of Arco
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.487, -113.102

A 75 mph wind gust was measured at Big Southern Butte mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 1:49 PM MST to 2:10 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 5 mi N of Aberdeen
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.022, -112.850

Power outages reported north of Aberdeen.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 2 mi W of Terreton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.830, -112.470

Many power outages reported in western Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:16 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 13 mi NE of Atomic City
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.563, -112.637

A 73 mph wind gust recorded at INL Materials Fuels Complex mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Cassia County, 9 mi SSE of Sublett
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.200, -113.063

A 71 mph wind gust was recorded at Sweetzer Summit mesonet station on interstate 84.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, 16 mi W of Osgood
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.570, -112.420

A 66 mph wind gust was recorded at the Kettle Butte mesonet station on US Highway 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 23 mi ESE of Arco
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.503, -112.876

A 63 mph wind gust measured at INL Puzzle at US Highway 20 and 26 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 17 mi SE of Arco
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.456, -113.060

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at INL Radioactive Waste mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When: May 13, 2:00 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Oneida County, 9 mi N of Black Pine
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.210, -112.980

An 85 mph wind gust was recorded at the Juniper Interchange on interstate 84.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 13, 2:03 PM MST to 2:15 PM MST
Where: Custer County, (U15)challis Arpt
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 44.520, -114.220

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Challis Airport ASOS site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Power

When: May 13, 2:04 PM MST to 2:20 PM MST
Where: Power County, Neeley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.730, -112.880

Power outages in the American Falls area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:10 PM MST to 2:21 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 7 mi S of Howe
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.679, -113.000

A 71 mph wind gust measured at the Base of Howe Peak mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:14 PM MST to 2:30 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 5 mi W of Roberts
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.720, -112.230

Power outages reported near Roberts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: May 13, 2:15 PM MST to 2:30 PM MST
Where: Clark County, 10 mi W of Dubois
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 44.170, -112.432

Power outages reported west of Dubois.

Thunderstorm Wind, Power

When: May 13, 2:16 PM MST to 2:30 PM MST
Where: Power County, 5 mi S of Rockland
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.498, -112.870

Power outages reported near Rockland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 2:20 PM MST to 2:30 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, 11 mi W of Osgood
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.570, -112.320

A 66 mph wind gust recorded at the Kettle Butte mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:20 PM MST to 2:30 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 16 mi SE of Arco Butte
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.436, -113.104

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the INL Radioactive Waste Site mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:25 PM MST to 2:35 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 1 mi NE of Terreton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.840, -112.416

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at Terreton mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 2:27 PM MST to 2:42 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, Blackfoot
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.180, -112.350

Power outages reported in Blackfoot.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:30 PM MST to 2:40 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 1 mi N of Roberts
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.734, -112.130

A 63 mph wind gust recorded at Roberts mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:30 PM MST to 2:40 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 8 mi ESE of Berenice
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.786, -112.832

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Junction Summit mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:30 PM MST to 2:40 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 19 mi ESE of Arco
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.525, -112.949

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the INL Reactor Tech Complex mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:35 PM MST to 2:45 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 10 mi SSE of Howe
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.646, -112.923

A 58 mph wind gust recorded at the INL Naval Reactors Facility mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Power

When: May 13, 2:36 PM MST to 2:45 PM MST
Where: Power County, (Pih)pocatello Muni
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 42.920, -112.600

A 58 mph wind gust recorded at the Pocatello Regional Airport ASOS station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When: May 13, 2:37 PM MST to 3:00 PM MST
Where: Oneida County, 3 mi SW of Malad City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.169, -112.291

Power outages reported southwest of Malad City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 13, 2:39 PM MST to 2:55 PM MST
Where: Madison County, 8 mi ENE of Moody
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.874, -111.482

Power outages reported in eastern Madison County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 2:39 PM MST to 2:50 PM MST
Where: Cassia County, 6 mi ESE of Bridge
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.097, -113.222

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at Moburg Canyon mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:40 PM MST to 2:50 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 11 mi NE of Howe
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.893, -112.844

A 69 mph wind gust was recorded at Reno Gulch mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:40 PM MST to 2:50 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 12 mi E of Howe
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.780, -112.760

A 64 mph wind gust recorded at Sand Dunes mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 2:45 PM MST to 3:00 PM MST
Where: Butte County, 12 mi NE of Howe
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.903, -112.830

A 59 mph wind gust measured at INL Specific Manufacturing Capability mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:45 PM MST to 3:00 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, 5 mi SSE of Roberts
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.653, -112.092

A 59 mph wind gust recorded at the Osgood mesonet station on interstate 15.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 13, 2:53 PM MST to 3:05 PM MST
Where: Madison County, Rexburg Mdsn Co Arpt
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 43.820, -111.820

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Rexburg-Madison airport ASOS site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 2:54 PM MST to 3:15 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, Camas
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 44.000, -112.220

Power outages reported in Camas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When: May 13, 2:54 PM MST to 3:09 PM MST
Where: Blaine County, 16 mi ESE of Carey
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.211, -113.656

A 68 mph wind gust was recorded at Potter Butte mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 2:55 PM MST to 3:15 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 1 mi E of Rockford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.180, -112.530

Power outages reported in Rockford.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When: May 13, 3:00 PM MST to 3:10 PM MST
Where: Oneida County, Holbrook
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.170, -112.650

A 67 mph wind gust measured at the Holbrook mesonet station on Idaho Highway 38.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 13, 3:00 PM MST to 3:10 PM MST
Where: Madison County, 2 mi NNE of Sugar City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.897, -111.735

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at the Sugar City mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 3:08 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, 4 mi NNW of Osgood
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.623, -112.131

Power outages reported north of Osgood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bannock

When: May 13, 3:10 PM MST to 3:25 PM MST
Where: Bannock County, Chubbuck
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.920, -112.450

Power outages reported in Chubbuck.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: May 13, 3:10 PM MST to 3:20 PM MST
Where: Franklin County, 2 mi ESE of Whitney
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.059, -111.794

A 72 mph wind gust recorded at the Cub River mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oneida

When: May 13, 3:10 PM MST to 3:20 PM MST
Where: Oneida County, 8 mi N of Malad City
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.316, -112.250

A 61 mph wind gust recorded at the Station Canyon mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bear Lake

When: May 13, 3:13 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
Where: Bear Lake County, Georgetown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.470, -111.370

Power outages reported in Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 3:14 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, Springfield
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.080, -112.700

Power outages reported in Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: May 13, 3:15 PM MST to 3:25 PM MST
Where: Franklin County, 6 mi NW of Mink Creek
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.291, -111.803

A 74 mph wind gust was recorded at Treasureton Summit on Idaho Highway 34 mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caribou

When: May 13, 3:15 PM MST to 3:25 PM MST
Where: Caribou County, 1 mi NW of Niter
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.510, -111.734

A 64 mph wind gust was recorded at the Niter mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: May 13, 3:20 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
Where: Franklin County, 1 mi WNW of Mink Creek
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.236, -111.738

A 62 mph wind gust measured at Mink Creek mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: May 13, 3:20 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
Where: Franklin County, 3 mi NNW of Mink Creek
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.270, -111.743

A 63 mph wind gust was recorded at the Oneida Narrows mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 3:23 PM MST to 3:39 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, Menan
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.720, -111.980

Power outages reported in Menan.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 3:29 PM MST to 4:20 PM MST
Where: Jefferson County, Rigby
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.670, -111.920

Power outages reported in Rigby.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bonneville

When: May 13, 3:30 PM MST to 3:45 PM MST
Where: Bonneville County, 2 mi NNW of Ozone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.427, -111.865

A 59 mph wind gust measured at the Galbraith Mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bannock

When: May 13, 3:31 PM MST to 3:45 PM MST
Where: Bannock County, Inkom
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.800, -112.250

Power outages reported in Inkom.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fremont

When: May 13, 3:40 PM MST to 3:55 PM MST
Where: Fremont County, Island Park
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 44.430, -111.370

Power outages reported in Island Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: May 13, 3:40 PM MST to 3:55 PM MST
Where: Franklin County, Mink Creek
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.230, -111.720

Power outages reported in Mink Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caribou

When: May 13, 3:40 PM MST to 4:00 PM MST
Where: Caribou County, 3 mi N of Soda Spgs
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 0 direct, 3 indirect
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 42.693, -111.580

Blowing dust from strong thunderstorm outflow winds caused blowing dust and a 5 vehicle crash on Idaho Highway 34 north of Soda Springs. Several injuries occurred and 3 individuals were transported to a hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bear Lake

When: May 13, 3:41 PM MST to 4:00 PM MST
Where: Bear Lake County, 3 mi NW of Liberty
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.351, -111.492

Power outages reported near Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bear Lake

When: May 13, 3:42 PM MST to 4:00 PM MST
Where: Bear Lake County, 4 mi WSW of Georgetown
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 42.448, -111.442

Power outages reported west of Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bingham

When: May 13, 3:47 PM MST to 4:00 PM MST
Where: Bingham County, 4 mi W of Springfield
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.080, -112.779

Power outages reported in Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bear Lake

When: May 13, 3:50 PM MST to 4:00 PM MST
Where: Bear Lake County, 4 mi E of Montpelier
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.320, -111.222

A 65 mph wind gust was measured at the Sheep Creek Hills mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: May 13, 4:11 PM MST to 4:26 PM MST
Where: Madison County, 4 mi NW of Rexburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.861, -111.837

Power outages recorded in the Hibbard area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caribou

When: May 13, 4:15 PM MST to 4:25 PM MST
Where: Caribou County, 5 mi SSW of Henry
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.833, -111.558

A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at Blackfoot River Bridge mesonet station on Idaho Highway 34.

Thunderstorm Wind, Teton

When: May 13, 4:25 PM MST to 4:45 PM MST
Where: Teton County, 6 mi NW of Tetonia
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 43.881, -111.255

Power outages reported northwest of Tetonia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 4:40 PM MST to 4:50 PM MST
Where: Cassia County, 6 mi SE of Albion
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.359, -113.487

A 65 mph wind gust measured at Connor Summit mesonet station on Idaho Highway 77.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cassia

When: May 13, 4:45 PM MST to 5:00 PM MST
Where: Cassia County, 5 mi N of Idahome
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.492, -113.380

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at the Yale ITD mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When: May 13, 5:00 PM MST to 5:15 PM MST
Where: Blaine County, 1 mi ESE of Ketchum
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 43.675, -114.352

Trees reported blown over in Ketchum and onto a truck by NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butte

When: May 13, 7:50 PM MST to 8:05 PM MST
Where: Butte County, Lost River
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 43.670, -113.370

A 59 mph wind gust measured at the Lost River Rest Area mesonet station.

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: 1341050, 1340990, 1340979, 1340986, 1340976, 1340984, 1340985, 1340996, 1340987, 1340991, 1340992, 1340814, 1340981, 1341000, 1340788, 1343469, 1340789, 1340812, 1340999, 1343463, 1340791, 1341003, 1341020, 1343497, 1343507, 1341045, 1343492, 1343625, 1341024, 1341027, 1343480, 1343563, 1340804, 1343522, 1340805, 1343474, 1343546, 1343552, 1343571, 1343634, and more.