Mar 30, 2012
A stagnant longwave pattern featuring a broad trough off the Pacific Northwest Coast and upper-level ridge over the Central US resulted in a parade of moist storm systems tracking through the Inland Northwest from March 28th through the 31st. Each storm system deposited 0.25 to 0.75 inches of rainfall across most locations in the Idaho Panhandle with three day rainfall totals ranging from one to three inches. This concluded record setting precipitation totals for the month of March. With soil
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 368405). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Benewah County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.