Idaho Falls Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 2:34PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, except 6 to 14 inches on ridge tops and elevations above passes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, Raft River Region- Including Sweetzer Summit. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 2:34PM MDT until May 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, except 8 to 14 inches on ridge tops and elevations above passes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Big Hole Mountains, Teton Valley, Centennial Mountains, Island Park. Including the cities of Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and Kilgore. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 2:34PM MDT until May 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, except 10 to 18 inches on ridge tops and elevations above passes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bear River Range- Including the city of Emigration Summit. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 2:19PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Magic Valley and Southern Twin Falls County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 1:37PM MDT until May 6 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:50AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Topaz affecting Bannock County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible from Pebble Creek to Inkom. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 4.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.5 feet on 02/22/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:49AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding of agricultural land will occur from the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from Portneuf Gap to the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge and downstream of the concrete channel beginning at Sacajawea Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Sunday was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.7 feet on 01/09/1973. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:48AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon) affecting Bingham County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, From the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream to the Blackfoot Dam, water flooding may be possible. Unimproved campgrounds may have water seeping or ponding in them along with strong flows at river's edge. Flat areas along the river and croplands may have water ponding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM MDT Sunday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 05/15/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:47AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall) affecting Bingham County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.8 feet, Lowland flooding possible from Interstate 15 to confluence of the Snake River. Homes and cattle operation near Riverton Road (900 W) bridge just north of Ferry Butte Road (500 S) will start to have water seeping near them. Other locations will have water approaching roadways between 550 W and Blackhawk Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MDT Sunday was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 5.8 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 04/18/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 9:28AM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected Eastern Lemhi County above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches for Lost Trail Pass and Gilmore Summit and 8 to 12 inches in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Highway 28 Leadore to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, and Bannock Pass. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.