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Storm Hits Boise Hard With Lightning and Floods
Boise endured a brutal thunderstorm Friday night with winds over 50 mph, lightning illuminating the sky, and torrential rain—some areas saw over an inch, plus hail that melted fast and flooded streets. Canyon County declared a disaster emergency as crews worked through the night to clear roads. Homedale topped the rainfall chart with nearly an inch, while Ada County logged 100 lightning strikes—the second-highest single June day since 2000. Owyhee County was hit hardest with 553 strikes. Gusts hit 53 mph in Caldwell and 51 at Boise Airport. More storms are expected through the weekend, with…
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