Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:47PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 146 PM MDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near Fort
Hall Mount Putnam, or 11 miles east of Pocatello, moving northeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
South Pocatello, Inkom, and Portneuf Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov