Flood Warning issued for Portneuf River

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Warning for the Portneuf River in Pocatello and Bannock County. Recent warm temperatures and rain falling on snow have increased the runoff into the Portneuf River at Pocatello. The river is expected to reach flood stage near 11:00 AM Friday. Minor flooding is forecast for low lying agricultural land and pasture between Inkom and Blackrock. Lowland flooding is also likely along sections of the river between the Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. The National Weather Service in Pocatello says, persons near the river should be aware of the expected high water and take action to protect property or livestock. * Flood Warning for The Portneuf River at Pocatello. * from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon…Or until the Warning is canceled. * At 11:45 AM Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Flood Stage is 8.5 feet. The Portneuf River at Pocatello is forecast to reach flood stage 11:00 AM MST Friday and peak near 9.1 feet about 12:00 PM MST Saturday. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Impact…At 9.1 feet…Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur.