Active AlertsSpringfield, ID

Flood Warning
Issued at Sat 12:17 PM May. 11
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall) affectingBingham County..Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the riverflows to become high. The current river stage for this stretch ofthe Blackfoot River is just below flood stage. Expect possible minorflooding downstream from the dam.* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.* WHERE...Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall).* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 5.8 feet, Lowland flooding possible from Interstate15 to confluence of the Snake River. Homes and cattle operationnear Riverton Road (900 W) bridge just north of Ferry Butte Road(500 S) will start to have water seeping near them. Otherlocations will have water approaching roadways between 550 W andBlackhawk Road.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 11:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.- Flood stage is 5.8 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of5.5 feet on 06/12/1984.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood