Apr 7, 2019
An Atmospheric River brought a persistent stream of moisture off the Pacific Ocean to West Central Idaho April 6-10. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches were measured at many weather stations while snow melt added 1 to 3 inches of melt-water to the runoff. Main stem river flooding, flash flooding, and small stream flooding occurred during the event with record or near record crests observed on a number of waterways. In addition, debris flows on past years wildfire burned areas, rock slides, and mu
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 813455). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Valley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.