On Saturday, June 28, 2026, severe thunderstorms in Idaho led to significant flooding in suburban areas near Boise. A resident was filmed paddling a kayak through the flooded streets, which were covered in ice. Additionally, a rural county near the Nevada border experienced 553 lightning strikes during the storm.
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Thunderstorms and Hail Cause Flooding in Suburban Idaho
Severe thunderstorms in Idaho on June 28, 2026, resulted in flooding in suburban areas near Boise, with residents capturing footage of kayakers navigating the icy waters. A nearby rural county recorded 553 lightning strikes during the event.
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Torrential thunderstorms, hail flood suburban streets with ice floats on first full summer weekend in Idaho
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Thunderstorms and Hail Cause Flooding in Suburban Idaho