Flood in Shoshone County, Idaho

Flood March 16, 2017 – March 19, 2017 · Shoshone County, Idaho

$55K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Calder (47.2788, -116.1971).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 688986. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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