DAILY FORECAST: Flood warning issued for parts of the Snake River
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IDAHO FALLS — An imminent flood warning has been issued for the Snake River in Bingham County for Tuesday, April 18.
The Snake is measuring at 10.5 feet, which is at flood stage. Minor lowland flooding is expected along sections of the river from Rose to Blackfoot and downstream from Blackfoot. Water may also seep into Jensens Grove, according to the National Weather Service. Officials advise caution near the river, as it is deceptively fast, cold and deadly.
The Portneuf River is on the rise again. It is still a foot above flood stage at 9.6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring along its banks and water is expected to rise above 10 feet by Wednesday causing moderate flooding. Significant flooding of agricultural land will occur near the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from the Portnuef Gap to the Cheyenne Ave. Bridge and downstream of the concrete channel beginning at Sacajawea Park.
Additionally, a flood advisory is still in effect for the Bear River in Bear Lake County. The river remains elevated and is slightly above its banks from Montpelier to the Wyoming State Line. Some minor field and dirt road flooding is occurring near Pegram and Dingle.
ROAD REPORT
No road closures have been reported as of 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Bridge construction on Idaho Highway 31 between Swan Valley and Victor has reduced a portion of the road to one lane until Friday.
Construction on northbound Interstate 15 between exit 72 (Chubbuck) and exit 80 (Fort Hall) has been reduced to one lane due to bridge maintenance. Expect delays and reduced speed of 65 mph through May 12.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
The Upper Snake River Plain will see numerous rain showers throughout the day with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 48 to 56 degrees are expected with southwest winds of up to 10 mph. It’ll be cloudy at night with a 50 percent chance of rain and increasing winds of 10 to 15 mph. Lows of 32 to 39 degrees are expected.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will see widespread rain showers throughout the day with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 49 to 57 degrees are expected with southwest winds of around 10 mph. It’ll be cloudy at night with a 50 percent chance of rain and increasing winds of 10 to 20 mph. Lows of 33 to 40 degrees are expected.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Snake Highlands will see numerous rain and snow showers in the morning with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall. Highs of 46 to 53 degrees are expected. There is a continued chance of rain and snow during the night with lows of 29 to 36 degrees.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
The Lost Rivers area will see scattered rain and snow showers throughout the day and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 46 to 56 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy at night with a continued chance of rain and snow. Lows of 28 to 35 degrees are expected.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will see widespread rain showers in the morning and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 47 to 54 degrees are expected. Rain showers and thunderstorms are possible during the night with lows of 30 to 37 degrees.
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