Debris Flow in Lemhi County, Idaho

Debris Flow August 5, 2023 · Lemhi County, Idaho

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

There were reports received that multiple large debris slides occurred between Pine Creek and Panther Creek along the Salmon River Road, leading to rescue operations to free stranded motorists. There were also reports of large boulders on the road between Indianola and Spring Creek Campground.

The wider storm

Anomalous moisture and a vigorous shortwave caused a semi-continuous line of thunderstorms that brought heavy rainfall across north-central Idaho.

Began near North Fork (45.3514, -114.1007).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1120019. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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