Local brief
Lincoln County: Flood Watch through Monday (NWS, Oct. 9, 2026)
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:15PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
The National Weather Service office in Pocatello ID has Lincoln County, Idaho, under a Flood Watch until Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. local time. The alert was in effect as of Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2026.
What the Weather Service says: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized 3 inches possible in spots, especially in the higher terrain of the eastern highlands.
Where: Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Precautions from the Weather Service: 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.
Check the live alert before you make plans; the Weather Service can extend, upgrade or cancel it. Source: National Weather Service via api.weather.gov.
Source: the public notice on this register NN-RECAP-20261009-12 · NWS Pocatello ID.
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