Flood — Shoshone, Idaho

2017-03-16 to 2017-03-19 · near Calder, Shoshone, Idaho

Event narrative

The St. Joe River Gage at Calder recorded a rise above the Flood Stage of 13.0 feet at 5:15 AM PST on March 16th and crested at 13.1 feet later that morning. The river then dropped below Flood Stage during the afternoon. A second and higher rise above Flood Stage occurred at 11:00 PM on March 18th. The river crested at 13.5 feet at 6:30 AM on March 19th and then receded to below the Flood Stage by 6:00 PM March 19th.

Wider weather episode

Periodic heavy rain and mountain snow melt caused the St. Joe River the flood. Extensive flooding of fields, roads, outbuildings and yards of residences and businesses in the river bottom lands occurred. A few residences and businesses experienced first floor flooding as well. Emergency repairs were needed to stabilize a threatened levee in the town of St. Maries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 688607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.