Flood Advisory extended for Snake River

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flood advisory for the Snake River for Bonneville, Jefferson and Madison counties. The National Weather Service says. “Releases from Palisades Reservoir will keep the Snake River near Heise just below flood stage for the remainder of the week and likely continue through the weekend. If you plan on being on or near the river, be aware that the water is high and swift. Keep children and pets away from waters edge.” The Flood Advisory is extended for The Snake River near Heise * until Tuesday afternoon. * At 11 AM Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet. * Bankfull Stage is 7.5 feet. * Flood Stage is 8.0 feet. * Forecast…The River will remain steady with current releases from the Palisades Reservoir. * Impact…At 8.0 feet…Flooding near the Warm Springs Resort area is possible. Flood Warning continues for the Teton River near Driggs. The river will peak today between 4.35 and 4.4. Expect a gradual decrease the next couple of days with cooler temperatures. The Flood Warning continues for The Teton River near Driggs. * At 11:30 AM Thursday the stage was 4.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 4.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding up to 4.4 feet is forecast. * Impact…At 4.2 feet…Lowland flooding occurs along the river in the Teton River bottoms from Bates Bridge Sportsman`s access down-river to Idaho Highway 33 and further down-river to 1000 North. Some river access boat ramps will be under water. Water may cover a portion of 600 South or North Cedron Road. Flood Warning continues for the Big Lost River Releases from the Mckay Reservoir have flows that have been steady around 4.4 to 4.5 feet. Upstream flows at the Howell ranch has started to slowly decrease with cooler temperatures. Expect inflows to the reservoir to slightly decrease the next couple of days. The Flood Warning continues for The Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir. * At 10:45 AM Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet. * Flood Stage is 4.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Forecast…The River will likely fall to below Flood Stage over the weekend as inflows to the reservoir start to decrease. * Impact…At 4.3 feet…Flood Stage: Minor flooding may occur from Leslie to the Darlington Flats.