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Flash Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 1:51 AM Oct. 22

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Full details

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Thu 5:03 PM Oct. 22

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong cluster of thunderstorm near Ketchum, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Mackay, Mackay Reservoir, Little Wood Reservoir, Bellevue, Galena Lodge, Gannett, Chilly Barton Flat, Trail Creek Pass, Herd Lake, Meadow Peak, Garfield Ranger Station, Copper Basin Airport, Mt Borah, Twin Bridges Airport, and Willow Creek Summit.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.