Flood — Gem, Idaho

2017-02-08 to 2017-02-09 · near Plaza, Gem, Idaho

Event narrative

The emergency manager reported high water and debris along Big Willow Creek and water running over Big Willow Road northeast of Dry Creek.

Wider weather episode

Strong Southwesterly flow behind a warm front spread heavy rain across most of the intermountain west. Flooding occurred in most of South Central Idaho.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 690705. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.