1 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Boise radar (KCBX), 101 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:54 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy showers over south west Idaho during the afternoon of September 11th produced minor flash flooding near the town of Murphy in Owyhee County. A spotter reported water and debris over highway 78 at mileposts 14 and 22. No damage or injuries reported.
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