Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1202 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County.
.Warm temperatures will continue to melt high mountain snowpack and
keep river flows elevated, though overall river flow will slightly
decrease in the upcoming days due to a diminishing snowpack.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 www.weather.gov/pocatello.
&&
IDC005-192015-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240525T0900Z/
/PIHI1.2.SM.240405T1000Z.240515T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY
25...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast,
though overall snowmelt and resulting flows looks to gradually
decrease due to a diminishing snowpack.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 25.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water will encroach onto portions of the
bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in
Pocatello.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM MDT Saturday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.7 feet Tuesday,
May 28.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.5 feet on 01/02/1979.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Portneuf River
Pocatello 8.5 9.5 Sat 10 am MD 9.5 9.4 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 4294 11262 4298 11250 4283 11236 4281 11223
4275 11232 4277 11241
$$
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Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
159 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Mountain City...
elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
&&
NVC007-191200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240519T1200Z/
/OMCN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
159 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:40 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1
feet late this evening.
- Action stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4175 11594 4177 11592 4186 11597 4187 11601
4200 11613 4200 11622 4193 11615 4192 11613
4189 11610 4187 11606 4182 11601 4179 11596
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
158 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Mountain City...
elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
&&
NVC007-191200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
158 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by seasonal snowmelt
continues.
* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 6205.8 feet.
- N/A
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
stage at 6205.9 feet.
- Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (11 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam 6208. 6205. Sat 1 pm PDT 6205. 6205. 6205.
&&
LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
4170 11586
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
157 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Lamoille Creek Above Lamoille affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Lamoille Creek...including Lamoille, Test - Lamoille...
elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
&&
NVC007-191200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCLN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
157 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Lamoille Creek above Lamoille.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, this is monitoring stage. Visitors to the
lamoille canyon and the powerhouse picnic area need to use extreme
caution around Lamoille creek and other creeks in the ruby
mountains. Pets, children, and even adult can be swept away in the
strong current.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:40 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 4.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Action stage is 4.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.8 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4070 11546 4079 11542 4088 11539 4097 11542
4094 11545 4091 11543 4087 11542 4082 11543
4077 11548 4075 11549 4073 11549 4072 11548
4070 11548
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
155 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.
For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels
are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
&&
NVC007-191200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRON2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
155 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Bruneau River at Rowland.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding of Forest Service roads.
Recreational use becomes limited.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:40 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Action stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4200 11566 4197 11568 4196 11568 4195 11568
4194 11569 4193 11568 4193 11570 4192 11570
4191 11568 4190 11568 4190 11566 4191 11566
4192 11568 4193 11567 4195 11567 4197 11566
4200 11565
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
154 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Jarbidge River Below Jarbidge affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Jarbidge River...including Jarbidge...elevated river levels
are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
&&
NVC007-191200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JBGN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
154 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Jarbidge River below Jarbidge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the Jarbidge
River near Jarbidge. Pine Creek and Bluster campgrounds are
flooded. Minor erosion occurs along the primary access road from
Idaho to Jarbidge (seasonally, the only access road).
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:40 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Action stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4187 11544 4187 11542 4190 11542 4193 11541
4196 11541 4200 11540 4200 11542 4193 11543
4191 11543 4190 11543 4188 11544
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1212 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Portneuf River at Topaz affecting Bannock County.
.Warm temperatures will continue to melt high mountain snowpack and
keep river flows elevated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
River flows will remain near of slightly above flood stage today and
possibly tomorrow before likely dropping off in the next couple of
days due to a diminishing snowpack.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.
&&
IDC005-192000-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOPI1.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1212 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible
from Pebble Creek to Inkom.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM MDT Saturday was 4.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.8 feet
Tuesday, May 28.
- Action stage is 3.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Portneuf River
Topaz 4.0 4.1 Sat 11 am MD 4.0 4.0 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 4275 11232 4281 11223 4265 11206 4287 11202
4287 11185 4248 11203
$$
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1246 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
IDZ052>054-191145-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.240519T1300Z-240520T0000Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River
Plain-
Including the cities of Craters of the Moon NM, Shelley, Rexburg,
Fort Hall, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, American Falls, INL, Mud Lake,
St. Anthony, and Blackfoot
1246 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper
Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could cause reduced
visibilities. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds
and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for
small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles and if there is reduced visibilities because of
blowing dust. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
105 PM MST Sat May 18 2024
AZZ107>110-112>114-139-140-191315-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.A.0002.240520T1700Z-240521T0200Z/
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Yavapai County Mountains (Fire Weather Zone 108)-
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-Chinle Valley (Fire Weather Zone 110)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
105 PM MST Sat May 18 2024 /205 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024/ /105 PM
MST Sat May 18 2024/
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
PORTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA...
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northern Arizona, including
locations near Chinle, Dilkon, Eagar- Springerville, Holbrook,
Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Saint Johns,
Seligman, Shonto, Snowflake- Taylor, Tuba City, Valle and
Winslow. This includes portions of the Coconino National Forest,
Kaibab National Forest, Prescott National Forest and Tonto
National Forest.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that start will have the potential to
rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can
contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/flagstaff for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
Please notify field crews of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/flagstaff
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
143 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN NM INCLUDING THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE
VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE
ATMOSPHERE...
.Strong southwest winds will spread over the area in advance of
an approaching disturbance on Monday and mix to the surface given
daytime heating. Humidity recovery Sunday night will be poor to
fair and humidity is forecast to bottom out in the single digits
for much of the area Monday afternoon. In addition, the
atmosphere is forecast to be unstable with excellent mixing.
NMZ101-105-106-109-191300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0030.240520T1900Z-240521T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-
West Central Basin and Range-
143 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central
Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) and
the West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) from Monday
afternoon through Monday evening. .
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to
45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
503 AM MDT Sat May 18 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-191515-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
503 AM MDT Sat May 18 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected for much of
central and southern Wyoming today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Elevated fire weather conditions continue on Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday...A stronger system will bring widespread rain and
mountain snow to the area.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
301 AM MDT Sat May 18 2024
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-191500-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
301 AM MDT Sat May 18 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Unseasonably warm and breezy weather will continue today with
scattered showers and thunderstorms developing over the higher
terrain this afternoon. The central mountains along the Divide will
be favored with some drift into the adjacent valleys. Gusty outflow
winds will be the main threat from storms. Showers will linger across
the north tonight with dry weather elsewhere.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Another round of scattered showers and storms will develop across
northeast Utah and northwest Colorado on Sunday with breezy
conditions elsewhere. Gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected. Showers
increase in coverage Monday and Tuesday as a system pushes through
before drier and cooler air arrives for Wednesday. Additional systems
look to impact the area late next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
