With rain in the forecast this weekend, there's a chance we might start to see some flooding. Here's what you can do if you spot storm drains in your neighborhood that are clogged with snow and ice.
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS:
The City of Twin Falls has closed Cheney Drive from Washington Street North to North College Road due to flooding and excessive water covering the road.
Stormwater retention basins in the area are full, which is causing water to rise above the level of the roadway
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Warmer temperatures in the winter are normally a good thing. But, if you've done any driving around Twin Falls today, you know that our streets have now become a water wonderland.
The City of Twin Falls has issued a press release asking residents to clear snow from rooftops and away from property to help prevent flooding and collapsed roofs.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The City of Twin Falls has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of possible flooding from warming temperatures and rain next week.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- What would you do if the lights went out? Do you have enough food and water to last during a major blackout, flood or fire?
These are some of the questions emergency officials want Idaho citizens to think about to be prepared for an emergency situation...
Following the recent flooding in Twin Falls, a section of the Canyon Rim Trail behind Canyon Crest that was washed away, remains closed.
Dennis Bowyer of Twin Falls parks and Recreation tells News Radio1310 that right now the city is looking to an engineering firm for estimates on repair costs...
The National Weather Service is urging residents who live in flood-prone areas of eastern Idaho to take precautions. With the exception of the Pocatello area, the flood watch covers almost the entire region of northern Bannock County, the Blackfoot, Pingree and Aberdeen areas of Bingham County, American Falls and the rest of northern Power County...
All the wet weather is causing flooding problems around the valley. Part of Cheney Avenue near the Twin Falls Wal-Mart has been closed down due to flooding. The closure is west of Washington Street. All businesses are still accessible through other routes...
Paired with several inches of snow, warm temperatures and rain from last week officials in the Magic Valley say there was some minor flooding over the weekend. Cheney Drive West near Walmart was closed for a while on Saturday due to flooding.
Some 150,000 sandbags have been shipped across Idaho as states across the Northern Plains and Rockies grapple with rising waters. So far, only agricultural areas in Idaho have been swamped by high water.
President Barack Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for Idaho. Earlier this month, Governor "Butch" Otter requested more than $5 million in federal money for six Northern Idaho counties to pay for fixing roads that were damaged by flooding and landslides during April...
State water specialists say there should be plenty of surface water to go around in southern Idaho this year. Most water basins in southern Idaho are at or above record levels. That’s good news for irrigators but it could spell trouble when it starts to melt.
In spite of above average precipitation and snowpack in southern Idaho this year state officials aren’t expecting any serious flooding. The National Weather Service says just exactly what will happen as far as flooding remains to be seen since most of the problems occur in late May.
Brisbane, Australia's third largest city, has been hit with flash floods that have wiped out thousands of homes and caused at least 10 reported deaths. The country is urging citizens to evacuate the impacted area. If you'd like to help those affected by the floods, you can donate to the Salvation Army in Australia...