Varningar, Scardino Park

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 12:22PM MDT until May 25 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and keep river flows elevated, though overall river flow is slightly decreasing due to a diminishing snowpack. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water will encroach onto portions of the bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in Pocatello. At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks. At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. At 9.4 feet, Water will encroach around sitting benches near the river at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM MDT Friday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday, May 25 and continue falling to 8.3 feet Monday, May 27. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 04/26/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.