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Flood — Bear Lake, ID

Jul 1, 2011

Extensive lowland and field flooding continued through much of July along the Bear River upstream of Stewart Dam. Water continued to surround a couple homes in the dingle area and water continued to impact a portion of Pegram Road near the town of Pegram. Water levels on the river receded considerably beginning July 24th.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 335292). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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