Active AlertsRiggins, ID

Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 5:35 PM Mar. 12

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Where: Portions of central and panhandle Idaho, including the following counties, in central Idaho, Idaho. In panhandle Idaho, Clearwater. When: Through Saturday afternoon. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Additional Details: - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

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Hydrologic Outlook

Issued at Wed 10:22 AM Mar. 11

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

Idaho and Clearwater Counties A prolonged Atmospheric River is expected to impact north central Idaho through Saturday, bringing moderate to heavy precipitation. Snow levels will be ranging from 3000 to 6000 feet during the event. The most likely rainfall scenario forecasts 1.25 to 2.75 inches for the valleys of Idaho and Clearwater counties in north central Idaho, and 3.00 to 5.00 inches expected in the mountains, but precipitation will be mainly in the form of snow of 2 to 6 feet. The rainfall will increase the risk of rock and landslides across north central Idaho. Continue to monitor the latest forecast updates as this system approaches.

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