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Flood watch issued for tonight, Wednesday |
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March 13, 2017 |
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The National Weather Service in Spokane has
issued a flood watch for portions of Idaho and
Washington, including Boundary and Bonner Counties, in effect from
5 p.m. today through late Wednesday night.
Rounds of moderate to locally heavy rainfall is
forecast to start tonight and persist through
late Wednesday night. Temperatures will be mild
and snow level highs, leading to increased snow
melt, especially in the valleys and mid slopes
of northeast Washington and North Idaho.
With the saturated and somewhat frozen soil
conditions, water will be slow to drain and
dissipate. Rock falls and slides on steep slopes
are possible. In addition, low spots with poor
drainage or those areas that are still dealing
with flooding from recent events may see
additional flood problems.
Small stream and creeks will see increased
flows. Localized flooding is possible in areas
where storm drains and ditches are full of snow
or standing water. |
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