Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 15 at 12:38PM MDT until August 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Wapiti Burn Area.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following area,
Boise Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Burn Area is possible
during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti Burn Area
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 Wapiti Burn Area, which may lead to flash
flooding and debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Grandjean.
- 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:
Boise Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov