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Flood — Bonner, ID

Nov 7, 2006

Very heavy rains with a foot of rain in two days over the mountains led to flooding in portions of Bonner county. Estimated dollar damage amount to roads was estimated to be 2 million dollars. The brunt of the damage occurred near Lightning Creek, although widespread damage to backcountry roads due to washouts and downfalls was observed.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 4581). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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