DAILY FORECAST: Sunny and breezy today
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IDAHO FALLS — They’ll be lots of sun for Tuesday, March 28, and some wind.
Flood conditions still exist throughout eastern Idaho, but they are improving. Water levels in rivers and streams do not appear to be rising as fast as last week.
The Bear River in Bear Lake County is still above flood stage, measuring at 8.8 feet. The rising water, caused by snowmelt and runoff, has necessitated dam releases at Soda Springs and Grace. As a result, extensive flooding along streams and across fields and low lying areas is occurring along the Bear River west of Niter, to Thatcher, to Riverdale and Preston, and southward to the Idaho/Utah border.
High flows continue to impact Pegram, Dingle, Ovid, Saint Charles and Fish Haven. Widespread flooding across fields and low lying areas continues and numerous flooded basements across the area have been reported. Roads near Pegram also have been damaged by water flowing over the road.
Minor flooding is occurring near Carey and Picabo. Water continues to flow across several rural roads. Flooding is affecting several basements. Ditches, streams, and creeks across the advisory area remain full and flooding along creeks and low lying areas is expected to continue.
The Portneuf River in Pocatello is measuring at 9.1 feet and minor flooding is occurring along its banks. The river is expected to rise to 9.2 feet by Friday night, causing moderate flooding of nearby agricultural land.
Minor flooding is occurring in the Chesterfield and Pebble area. Water from the Portneuf River and King Creek are spilling into nearby fields. At this time, roads and homes are not affected.
Marsh Creek is at full capacity from McCammon to Inkom, with lowland and agricultural flooding ongoing just south of Inkom.
Rapid Creek in Inkom is also at full capacity and has reached the bottom of the bridge at Idaho Highway 15. Several homes are threatened along this creek, with sandbagging in progress.
The National Weather Service says snowmelt is causing flooding on U.S. Route 191 north of Malad between Devils Creek Reservoir and Power House Road. Water has also been reported on State Highway 36 between Interstate 15 and Deep Creek Reservoir.
With more precipitation in the forecast and snowmelt and runoff continuing, flooding along creeks and streams and across fields and low lying areas is expected to continue and may increase over the next several days.
The following cities remain under a flood watch until Friday afternoon: Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Stanley, Clayton, St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Preston, Montpelier, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis and Mackay.
ROAD REPORT
No major road closures are being reported as of 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting fair road conditions on Idaho Highway 33 between the Interstate 15 junction and the Wyoming State Line. Icy patches and fog are being reported.
Similar conditions are being reported on U.S Highway 20 between Rigby and St. Anthony. The road condition is also listed as fair.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg
The Upper Snake River Plain will be sunny today with highs of 41 to 51 degrees and northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. It’ll be clear at night with lows of 23 to 30 degrees and west winds decreasing to 10 mph.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will be mostly sunny today with highs of 44 to 52 degrees and northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. It’ll be clear at night with lows of 23 to 32 degrees and continued wind.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Valley and Teton Valley will also see mostly sunshine today with highs of 40 to 48 degrees. It’ll be mostly clear at night with lows of 19 to 27 degrees.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
The Lost River area looks to be mostly sunny today with highs of 41 to 51 degrees. It’ll be partly cloudy at night with lows of 21 to 30 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will be mostly sunny today with a slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs of 39 to 49 are expected. At night it will be mostly clear with lows of 19 to 29 degrees.
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