Flash Flood in Elmore County, Idaho

Flash Flood August 1, 2021 · Elmore County, Idaho

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Boise National Forest Officials reported that Trinity Ridge Road 129 is impassable at Burnt Creek due to a washout which occurred on Sunday. There were also other smaller washouts between Bear Hole and Burnt Creek. Photos indicated that logs and other debris were involved in the flood as well.

The wider storm

Monsoonal moisture associated with a low pressure system brought locally heavy rain and thunderstorms to southwestern Oregon and southeastern Idaho. Flash flood watches were issued to the area due to the extensive precipitation.

Began near Prairie Smith Arpt (43.5400, -115.4400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 983048. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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