Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kootenai County, Idaho
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 5:22PM PDT until September 6 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
SVROTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Bonner County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Northwestern Shoshone County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Northern Kootenai County in the Panhandle of Idaho... * Until 600 PM PDT. * At 522 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Athol, or 17 miles northeast of Hayden, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Bayview, Careywood, and Granite. This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 451 and 457.
Effective September 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM ET · Expires September 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Spokane WA
Expires
September 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
5 days ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Kootenai County, Idaho?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (5 days ago). It's set to expire September 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Kootenai County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Bonner County, Shoshone County.