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Flash flood warning for Gem County

The Flash Flood Warning will be in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Posted at 3:58 PM, May 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-28 11:56:50-04

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a flash flood warning for Northeastern Gem County which will last until 5:15 p.m. The flash flooding, caused by thunderstorms in the area, is ongoing.

Locations that will experience flash flooding include the county's Sage Hen Reservoir. This includes the following streams:
Squaw Creek, Second Fork Squaw Creek, Pine Creek, Third Fork Squaw Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Kennedy Creek, Renwyck Creek and Sheep Creek.

Experts predict 2-3 inches of rainfall during the flood warning.