...The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County. For the Portneuf River...including Pocatello...elevated river levels are forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello. The next statement will be issued sometime early Friday afternoon. Friday afternoon at 400 PM MDT. && ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding caused by snow melt and anticipated upcoming rainfall. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river may rise above flood stage as early as Saturday morning. River levels may then fall back below flood stage during the day on Sunday. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Portneuf River Pocatello 8.5 8.0 Thu 10 am MD 8.4 8.6 8.0 &&
