Flash Flood — Boise, Idaho

2015-05-23 · near Steirman, Boise, Idaho

Event narrative

A federal employee reported 0.88 inches of rain from a thunderstorm fell between 405 and 430 PM MDT and a mud slide or debris flow was reported by USACE employees. The mud slide affected a highly used campground in the area.

Wider weather episode

Abundant moisture associated with a low pressure system and afternoon heating produced thunderstorms with heavy rain across parts of Southwest Idaho.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 580655. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.