WGUS66 KOTX 171915
FFAOTX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1215 PM PDT Tue Mar 17 2026

.Rain on snow is expected to result in increased snowmelt across
eastern Bonner County. Flows on creeks and streams may increase
quickly.

IDC017-180800-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FA.A.0003.260318T0000Z-260319T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bonner-
Including the cities of Priest River, Careywood, Sandpoint,
Blanchard, Coolin, and Clark Fork
1215 PM PDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following county,
  Bonner.

* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Rock and mudslides will be possible for areas in steep terrain and
  near burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rain and increased snow melt Tuesday evening through
    Wednesday afternoon will result in quick rises on creeks and
    streams. This includes eastern Bonner County along Lightning
    Creek.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

VMT