Flood Watch issued for Wednesday night and Thursday

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY

NIGHT…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of south central Idaho, south central

Idaho, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in

south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley. In south central

Idaho, Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Blackfoot

Mountains, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River

Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and

Southern Hills/Albion Mountains.

* From late tonight through late Thursday night

* Warm temperatures will push into southeast Idaho tonight, and

snow will begin to change over to rain. Temperatures will

continue to rise tomorrow, accelerating snowmelt. This will lead

to areas of water ponding in low-lying areas below 5500 ft.

* Water may encroach onto roads and storm drains may become

blocked.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.