April 9, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for portions of Bannock County until further notice.
The warning reads:
Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Idaho
Tips
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 2:45 PM MDT Monday the stage was 8.4 feet. – Forecast…The river has dropped down to action stage now due to the cooler temperatures the last couple of days. Temperatures will warm up in the next couple of days and, as a result, the river is expected to rise above minor flood stage (8.5 feet) Thursday evening and continue rise to above moderate flood stage (10.0 feet) to a crest of 10.2 feet Sunday evening. – Flood stage is 8.5 feet. – Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 02/02/1963. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at http://www.weather.gov/pocatello.
What
Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Portneuf River at Pocatello.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks. At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. At 9.4 feet, Water will encroach around sitting benches near the river at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead. At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding of agricultural land will occur from the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from Portneuf Gap to the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge and downstream of the concrete channel beginning at Sacajawea Park.
Issued By
NWS Pocatello ID
