Flood — Washington, Idaho

2017-02-10 · near Weiser, Washington, Idaho

Event narrative

An ice jam released and caused flooding downstream along the Weiser River near the town of Weiser. Some homes near the river were flooded and widespread flooding of agricultural land occurred. A few residents living near the river were evacuated from their homes and one resident had to be rescued via helicopter. Flood waters inundated a portion of U.S. Highway 95 just south of Weiser.

Wider weather episode

An ice jam on the Weiser River just south of Weiser caused flooding on U.S. Highway 95.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 690710. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.