Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 7:26PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast
Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley
Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island
Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley
and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert,
Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou
Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain,
Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion
Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of rainfall could lead to some flooding across
parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific
Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical
Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern
across eastern Idaho.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region; Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains; Teton Valley; Centennial Mountains/Island Park; Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands; Sun Valley Region; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov