Flood — Bonner, Idaho

2015-12-09 · near Elmira, Bonner, Idaho

Event narrative

An emergency manager noted several roads were closed from water over the roadway along and near Schewitzer creek, Sand creek, Grouse creek, and the Upper Pack river.

Wider weather episode

An intense surface low pressure system moved from west to east along the Southern British Columbia border and dragged a cold front through as well. The resulting high winds brought about substantial damage across North Idaho. In addition heavy rain over the two days preceding and occurring with the windstorm brought about river rises, mudslides, and debris flows.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 603981. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.