Flood — Franklin, Idaho

2017-02-05 to 2017-02-28 · near Thatcher, Franklin, Idaho

Event narrative

A major warmup beginning early in the month created extensive snow melt from record winter snows and massive sheet flooding. Many homes received extensive damage but the main problem in the county was extensive road damage. Many roads and bridges washed out and had to be closed. Many culverts also washed out and 28 were determined to be in need of major repair. Flooding to wells and septic systems in personal homes caused contamination of water in many cases. The state of Idaho declared Franklin County a disaster area.

Wider weather episode

A trend toward above normal temperatures in February after extreme snowfall amounts in both December and January led to extensive flooding issues during the entirety of the month. The brunt of the flooding occurred in Cassia, Minidoka, Jefferson, Lincoln and Bingham Counties but all counties did receive at least minor flooding. The floding began February 4th and continued to affect low lying areas until the end of the month and continued into March.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682540. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.