Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
540 WGUS85 KPIH 101830 FLSPIH Flood Statement National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1230 PM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Teton River near Driggs affecting Teton County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase river flows. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello. && IDC081-112100- /O.EXT.KPIH.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240611T2100Z/ /DGGI1.1.SM.240608T1545Z.240610T1800Z.240611T1419Z.NO/ 1230 PM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Teton River near Driggs. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 4.2 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the river in the Teton River bottoms from Bates Bridge Sportsman`s access down-river to Idaho Highway 33 and further down-river to 1000 North. Some river access boat ramps will be under water. Water may cover a portion of 600 South or North Cedron Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 4.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM MDT Monday was 4.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow and remain in action stage through at least Saturday. There is increased uncertainty on the exact end time of minor flood stage which will need to be monitored in further updates for a potential extension of this flood warning past Tuesday. By the weekend, the river is expected to see a more downward trend as colder temperatures move in. - Flood stage is 4.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.4 feet on 06/18/1964. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Teton River Driggs 4.2 4.4 Mon 12 pm MD 4.1 4.1 4.1 && LAT...LON 4395 11139 4397 11116 4362 11107 4360 11121 $$ MacKay