Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 14 at 8:29AM MDT until August 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:29am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Fox, Powder River and Tartar Burn
Scars.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Baker County in Oregon and western
Washington County in Idaho.
* WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Fox, Powder River and Tartar Burn
Scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Fox, Powder River and Tartar Burn Scars should
prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with
information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger
flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Henley Basin, McChord Butte, Sweedes Landing, Lime, Dixie, Indian
Head Mountain and Sheep Mountain.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio
and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the
advice of public safety officials.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; Baker County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov