Flood — Minidoka, Idaho

2017-03-01 to 2017-03-31 · near Adelaide, Minidoka, Idaho

Event narrative

Extensive flooding continued throughout Minidoka County in March although effects did diminish significantly from February. Road and property damage remained substantial however despite the improved conditions from February.

Wider weather episode

Lower elevation mountain snowpack continued to melt in March and widespread sheet flooding from the snow melt. Although the severity of the flooding diminished from the onset in January and February, the persistence and flood damage continued in most counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 689560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.