1:37 PM
— 4:30 PM
FFWPIH
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Blaine County in central Idaho...
Southeastern Custer County in central Idaho...
Southwestern Butte County in southeastern Idaho...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall rates exceeding 0.5
inches in 1 hour are indicated.. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas involving step
terrain. Rockfall is also possible.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Grouse.
10:50 AM
— September 19th, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar areas.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho, including
the following areas, in south central Idaho, Western Magic Valley.
In southwest Idaho, Boise Mountains, Camas Prairie, Lower Treasure
Valley, Upper Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn
scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar should
prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with
information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger
flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Idaho City, Fairfield, Lowman, Horseshoe Bend, Pine, Prairie,
Atlanta, Anderson Dam, Corral, Centerville, Pioneerville, Garden
Valley, Banks, Gardena, Crouch, Placerville, Trinity Lakes, Rocky
Bar, Dutch Creek Guard Station and Featherville.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:30 AM
— September 19th, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and southeast Idaho,
including the following areas, in central Idaho, Challis/Pahsimeroi
Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Valley,
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills.
In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains,
Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In southeast
Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range,
Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region,
Lower Snake River Plain and Marsh and Arbon Highlands.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms is expected through this
evening across central and eastern Idaho. Rainfall amounts in
excess of 0.50" are possible, leading to flooding within burn
scars, steep terrain, and urban areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
12:25 PM
— 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Gooding County in south central Idaho...
Northwestern Twin Falls County in south central Idaho...
Southeastern Elmore County in southwestern Idaho...
East Central Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho...
* WHEN...Until 245 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1225 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glenns Ferry, Deadman Flat, King Hill, Twentymile Butte, Blair
Trail Reservoir and White Arrow Hot Spring.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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