National Weather Service Flood & High wind watch Tuesday(16th) afternoon through Wednesday (17th).
National Weather Service
Hazardous Weather Conditions
North Idaho Counties
Flood & High Wind Watch
Dec. 16th @ 4:00 PM to Dec. 17th @ 4:00 PM
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following counties, Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah and Shoshone.
WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
- IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is an increased risk of rock and mud slides in areas of steep terrain and near burn scars, especially in areas with saturated soils from previous recent rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible in higher
terrain areas.
WHERE...Wauconda, Pomeroy, Kellogg, Orin-Rice Road, Stehekin, Sherman Pass, Lookout Pass, Chelan, St. Maries, Deer Park,
Colville, Northport, Metaline Falls, Chewelah, Number 2 Canyon,
Eastport, Clark Fork, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Springdale-Hunters
Road, Priest River, Fernwood, Fruitland, Holden Village, Athol,
Plain, Tiger, Chesaw Road, Number 1 Canyon, Flowery Trail Road,
Dobson Pass, Kettle Falls, Alpowa Summit, Stevens Pass, Sandpoint,
Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Bonners Ferry, Pinehurst, Inchelium,
Cashmere, Metaline, Leavenworth, Clarkston, Osburn, Newport,
Fourth Of July Pass, Pangborn Airport, Wallace, Ione, Entiat,
Boulder Creek Road, Wenatchee, Mullan, and Republic.
WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Address/Location
Bonner County Sheriff's Office
4001 N Boyer Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-265-5525
