Hailey, ID 83333 Weather Alerts

Blaine County3:58 PM MDT43.52°N, 114.31°W

Flash Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 9:00 PM Thu until 6:00 PM Fri·Issued 11:47 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Pocatello ID

Flash Flood Watch issued October 21 at 11:47AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Details

What: Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Big Rock burn scar and Ohio burn scar.

Where: Portions of central and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Wood River Foothills. In southeast Idaho, Upper Snake River Plain.

When: From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

Impacts: Heavy rainfall over the Big Rock and Ohio burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Big Rock and Ohio 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 and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

Additional details: - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Big Rock and Ohio burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Heise. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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

Areas: Upper Snake River Plain; Wood River Foothills

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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