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Flash Flood Watch issued October 22 at 1:51AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be 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 this 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
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper Snake River Plain; Wood River Foothills |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-23T05:00:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Upper Snake River Plain; Wood River Foothills
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