| Event |
Thunderstorm Wind |
| Magnitude |
55 kts. |
| State |
IDAHO |
| County/Area |
BONNER |
| WFO |
OTX |
| Begin Date |
07/28/2009 14:15:00 PST-8 |
| Begin Range |
2 |
| Begin Azimuth |
ESE |
| Begin Location |
NORDMAN PRIEST LK US |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
48.56/-116.92 |
| End Date |
07/28/2009 14:40:00 PST-8 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
|
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
A severe thunderstorm tracked from Priest Lake along Idaho Highway 57 south to just west of Priest River leaving behind a line of damaging winds, knocking down trees and power lines. Trees as tall as 100 feet were toppled by the winds, with trees falling on Idaho Highway 57. In Priest River alone in a span of three blocks, ten homes and at least two cars were damaged by downed trees. Multiple uprooted trees also damaged at least three homes on Kalispell Bay of Priest Lake. Hail also fell with this storm, with one inch hail reported four miles west-southwest of Coolin. |
| Event Narrative |
Numerous powerlines were blown down and tree tops were snapped off. Trees were estimated to be 25-30 feet high and 2-2.5 inches in diameter. The top of one tree was thrown through the rooftop of an RV. The metal roof of a home was also lifted in the air. |
