Jun 1, 2011
The Portneuf River at Pocatello remained above flood stage through June 18th. The river crested at 9.28 feet on June 11th. Extensive lowland flooding occurred near Inkom. Pasture and livestock corrals were flooded in the vicinity of Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. Downstream of the concrete flood control channel through Pocatello minor flooding of lowland and a city recreation trail occurred from Sacajawea Park to Pacfic Recycling Park.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 328333). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bannock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.