Flood watch in effect Saturday |
| January 10, 2014 |
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A flood watch for North Idaho and much of
eastern Washington has been issued, effective
from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 11.
Warm winds and rain are expected to arrive this
afternoon, which may cause storm water flooding
throughout the area. The tropical system will move through the Inland Northwest beginning this afternoon through tomorrow evening, pushing temperatures into the upper 30s to low 40s through the beginning of next week, with the heaviest rain expected over the Idaho Panhandle. Snow elevations are expected to rise to nearly 7,000 feet, and up to an inch of rain is possible. The runoff from the rain combined with snow melt, compounded by frozen ground, makes the risk of flooding probable. The main impacts from this event, the National Weather Service says, are likely to be flooding from clogged storm drains and culverts, overflowing ditches and water ponding on roads in low-lying areas. Small creek and streams may rise, but no river flooding is forecast. For a detailed view of the hazard area, click here. |