Flood — Shoshone, Idaho

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

Event narrative

Flooding along the St. Joe River at Calder, ID flooded and severely damaged a 1200 foot stretch of road leading into the town. In the town of Calder high water threatened homes and flooded basements. Roads along the river bottom were flooded and impassable.

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 688986. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.