Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:17PM MDT until July 17 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 717 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Wapiti Burn Area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar has resulted in debris flows
moving through drainages in the area. Debris flows can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
SOURCE...Public reported debris flows blocking roads in the
Grandjean area.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding and debris flows in and
around the Wapiti Fire Burn Scar will impact Grandjean
Road and Highway 21 from east of Lowman to Banner
Summit.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Grandjean and Warm Springs Guard Station.
- This month
- 2588th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source:
NWS / NOAA weather