Flash Flood — Elmore, Idaho

2023-08-02 · near Featherville, Elmore, Idaho

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported flash flooding over the road, stranding some motorcyclists on the main road in Featherville, ID.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture in tandem with a strong upper level trough brought periods of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms to the West Central Mountains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123920. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.