An intense surface low pressure system moved from west to east along the Southern British Columbia border and dragged a cold front through as well. The resulting high winds brought about substantial damage across North Idaho. In addition heavy rain over the two days preceding and occurring with the windstorm brought about river rises, mudslides, and debris flows.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 07:17:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media reported tress and wires down on I-90 in the westbound lane just to the east of Coeur d' Alene, ID.

Flood in BONNER, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELMIRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager noted several roads were closed from water over the roadway along and near Schewitzer creek, Sand creek, Grouse creek, and the Upper Pack river.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Coeur d' Alene airport in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho reported a wind gust of 61 mph.

Flood in BONNER, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 11:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANDPOINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of the broadcast media reported that Oliver road was washed out from heavy rain in 5 miles north of Sandpoint, Idaho.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported minor damage to homes around the airport in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media reported a tree down on west bound I-90 at MP 24.5.

High Wind in LEWISTON AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS in Lewiston, Idaho reported a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media reported a tree down near 7th and Randle in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Flood in BONNER, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 13:27:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAMUELS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that the Pack river exceeded historical measurement. The USGS to asssess new rating of Dec 9,2015 at the gauge near Colburn, Idaho.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet at the top of Schweitzer Mountain, about 5 miles west of Colburn, Idaho reported a wind gust of 73 mph.

Flood in BOUNDARY, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 13:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: MORAVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported flooding along Deep Creek at Lions Den Road 6 miles north of Naples, Idaho.

Flood in BENEWAH, IDAHO
From 08-DEC-15 00:00:00 to 08-DEC-15 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A federal agency reported water out of bank near Santa, Idaho on the St Maries river and an ice jam.

Flood in BONNER, IDAHO
From 09-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-15 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CLARK FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public near Clark Fork, Idaho reported that Lightning creek is at bank-full with a video posted to social media.