Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 13 at 10:55AM MDT until March 14 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Idaho...
South Fork Clearwater River At Stites affecting Idaho County.
.Subtle changes in the snow levels will drastically impact the
runoff potential. If the snow level lowers just 1000 feet then
flooding is less likely.
For the Clearwater River...including At Stites.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...South Fork Clearwater River at At Stites.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Expect possible flooding to state Highway
13 near the town of Harpster.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM MDT Friday /9:15 AM PDT Friday/ the stage was 5.0
feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached just after midnight
tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 1015 PM MDT
/915 PM PDT/.
Area Description:
Idaho, ID
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov