Flood — Bonner, Idaho

2025-12-10 to 2025-12-12 · near Clark Fork, Bonner, Idaho

Event narrative

East Spring Creek Road washed out along Spring Creek. Road washed out on Lightning Creek Road. Between 300 to 400 residents sheltering in place above Clark Fork as they are trapped due to the road closure. Damage cost is estimated.

Wider weather episode

An atmospheric river brought heavy rains to the Central Idaho Panhandle December 10 and 11. Areas saw 48 hour rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. The rain combined with snow melt and led to several flooding and landslide incidents. An embedded cold front brought high winds up to 60 mph to the region causing downed trees and power lines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1307939. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.