Debris Flow — Boundary, Idaho

2023-05-21 · near Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho

Event narrative

Debris flow from the Russell Mountain burn scar due to rain and snowmelt at the higher elevations. Mud, logs and rocks moved downslope and covered parts of Ball Creek Rd.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the Russell Mountain Burn Scar. The rain and snow melt washed out area road.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.