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Flood Watch
Issued: 9:05 AM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following counties, Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah and Shoshone. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is an increased risk of rock and mud slides in areas of steep terrain and near burn scars, especially in areas with saturated soils from previous recent rainfall. - 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 4:48 AM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible in higher terrain areas. * WHERE...Wauconda, Pomeroy, Kellogg, Orin-Rice Road, Stehekin, Sherman Pass, Lookout Pass, Chelan, St. Maries, Deer Park, Colville, Northport, Metaline Falls, Chewelah, Number 2 Canyon, Eastport, Clark Fork, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Priest River, Fernwood, Fruitland, Holden Village, Athol, Plain, Tiger, Chesaw Road, Number 1 Canyon, Flowery Trail Road, Dobson Pass, Kettle Falls, Alpowa Summit, Stevens Pass, Sandpoint, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Bonners Ferry, Pinehurst, Inchelium, Cashmere, Metaline, Leavenworth, Clarkston, Osburn, Newport, Fourth Of July Pass, Pangborn Airport, Wallace, Ione, Entiat, Boulder Creek Road, Wenatchee, Mullan, and Republic. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 4:19 PM Dec. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
A very active weather pattern will occur in the Idaho Panhandle next week. On Monday and Tuesday another round of rain arrives with rises again on rivers and streams. Several area rivers and small streams are expected to be near bankfull with minor flooding possible. Southwest winds gusting 30 to 40 mph develop Monday evening. Then several rounds of mountain snow and windy conditions arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday and will continue through the week. Winds Tuesday night into Wednesday have potential for scattered tree damage and power outages with gusts 50 mph or stronger. Snow levels may fall to the valley floors at times. The wet pattern will keep river and stream levels elevated through the week. Those living or have travel plans in northern Idaho should be prepared for impactful weather next week.
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