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Areal flood watch issued |
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January 17, 2017 |
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The National Weather Service has issued an areal
flood watch for North Idaho and northeast
Washington, in effect from Wednesday morning
through late Thursday night.
A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected
tonight, lasting through Thursday night, and
will be accompanied by above freezing
temperatures.
With widespread mid and low elevation snow, the
resulting runoff may be enough to cause
localized flooding issues which may be
exacerbated in areas where soils are frozen and
where storm drains and ditches are clogged with
snow and ice.
Ice jams on frozen rivers and creeks are also a
possibility.
Those in low-lying or flood prone areas are
encouraged to takes steps to secure property and
possessions from flood damage and motorists are
reminded not to drive on water covered roads. |
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