Winter temperatures were the in the top 5 for coldest resulting in significant ice buildup on the Lemhi River. Cold temperatures culminated on January 30th with a low of -33F in Leadore and -18F in Salmon.
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The episode as NWS MSO wrote it up.
Winter temperatures were the in the top 5 for coldest resulting in significant ice buildup on the Lemhi River. Cold temperatures culminated on January 30th with a low of -33F in Leadore and -18F in Salmon. Ice jam related flooding occurred around this significant cold period.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Ice jam related flooding damaged 3 homes and properties and flooded driveways of 10-12 additional homes. Hay fields were covered with 3 feet of ice with damage to stored hay.
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