Flood in Lemhi County, Idaho

Flood January 29, 2023 – January 31, 2023 · Lemhi County, Idaho

$50K

Crop damage

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ice jam related flooding damaged 3 homes and properties and flooded driveways of 10-12 additional homes. Hay fields were covered with 3 feet of ice with damage to stored hay.

The wider storm

Winter temperatures were the in the top 5 for coldest resulting in significant ice buildup on the Lemhi River. Cold temperatures culminated on January 30th with a low of -33F in Leadore and -18F in Salmon. Ice jam related flooding occurred around this significant cold period.

Began near Baker (45.0961, -113.7189).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1073160. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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