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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
830 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023


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Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower
Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
830 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following areas, 
  Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Orofino/Grangeville Region 
  and Southern Clearwater Mountains.

This includes the following Specific Areas...
Grangeville, Highway 95 from Riggins to Whitebird, Riggins, Shepp 
Ranch near the Salmon River, Indian Creek near the Salmon River, 
Mackay Bar near the Salmon River, China Bar, Highway 95 north of 
Riggins and Williams Creek Fire Burn Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur 
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be 
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and thunderstorms will continue this evening. Flood
    prone areas remain at risk for flood impacts through 1100 PM
    PDT.
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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