The National Weather Service in Pocatello ID has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Idaho. Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon) affecting Bingham County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon). * WHEN. From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 8.5 feet, From the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream to the Blackfoot Dam, water flooding may be possible. Unimproved campgrounds may have water seeping or ponding in them along with strong flows at river's edge. Flat areas along the river and croplands may have water ponding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 05/15/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
