Boise, ID, February 7, 2017--With fluctuating temperatures across much of our state, the American Red Cross urges Idahoans to be prepared for flooding that can occur as a result of rapid snow melt and ice jam breaks.
“The Red Cross is always ready to help when people are displaced as a result of flooding,” says Colleen Tone, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross of Idaho and Montana
SHOSHONE, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho transportation officials have closed Interstate 86 in eastern Cassia County after the Raft River overflowed with melt off.
With rain in the forecast this weekend, there's a chance we might start to see some flooding. Here's what you can do if you spot storm drains in your neighborhood that are clogged with snow and ice.
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS:
The City of Twin Falls has closed Cheney Drive from Washington Street North to North College Road due to flooding and excessive water covering the road.
Stormwater retention basins in the area are full, which is causing water to rise above the level of the roadway
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Warmer temperatures in the winter are normally a good thing. But, if you've done any driving around Twin Falls today, you know that our streets have now become a water wonderland.
The City of Twin Falls has issued a press release asking residents to clear snow from rooftops and away from property to help prevent flooding and collapsed roofs.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The City of Twin Falls has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of possible flooding from warming temperatures and rain next week.