Flood — Owyhee, Idaho

2023-06-13 · near Murphy, Owyhee, Idaho

Event narrative

Water and mud was reported flowing over Highway 78 near mile post 28.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary upper level low over the Four Corners region brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms which caused localized urban flooding in south central Idaho. Rainfall totals were around 0.50 inches, but the previous days rainfall made areas more prone to localized flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.