# HEADLINE
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FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE WAPITI FIRE BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Wapiti Fire burn scar.
WHERE
A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin.
WHEN
Until noon MDT today.
IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.
- SOME LOCATIONS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE
- Cape Horn Area and Banner Summit.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:56 AM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
HEADER
Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Sawtooth/Stanley Basin
Including the cities of Stanley
