Flood — Blaine, Idaho

2017-06-01 to 2017-06-30 · near Sun Vly, Blaine, Idaho

Event narrative

The Big Wood River at Hailey went above flood stage again on May 30th and remained until June 11th then again June 19th through 23rd. It was at least at action stage through the entire month. Extensive flooding of business and residential buildings and houses continued in both Hailey and Sun Valley. The Warm Springs Creek region had severe impacts. Several roadways and bridges were washed away and washed out. Many campgrounds experienced major damage as well.; Many agricultural fields were lost.

Wider weather episode

Winter snow melt and river flooding continued throughout much of June with Blaine and Custer counties receiving the worst of it.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 709227. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.