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Flood — Teton, ID

Feb 6, 2017

A trend toward above normal temperatures in February after extreme snowfall amounts in both December and January led to extensive flooding issues during the entirety of the month. The brunt of the flooding occurred in Cassia, Minidoka, Jefferson, Lincoln and Bingham Counties but all counties did receive at least minor flooding. The floding began February 4th and continued to affect low lying areas until the end of the month and continued into March.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 682562). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Teton, ID

This event is one of many recorded floods in Teton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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