Varningar, Dunn Basin

Flood Warning issued May 2 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon) affecting Bingham County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, From the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream to the Blackfoot Dam, water flooding may be possible. Unimproved campgrounds may have water seeping or ponding in them along with strong flows at river's edge. Flat areas along the river and croplands may have water ponding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MDT Thursday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 05/15/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.