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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Heavy rainfall and snowmelt led to flooding across northern Idaho and in Chelan county. Most of the flooding in northern Idaho would last until April 7, with isolated events occurring throughout. Hauser Lake overflowed its boundaries, flooding portions of Hauser Lake Road between Matheson and Ragged Ridge roads. A culvert measuring 24 inches in diameter and 50 feet in length became plugged allowing water to run over Old Coeur D 'Alene River Road, located 7 miles north-northeast of Enaville. The water washed out some of the shoulder and road surface. The culvert was severely damaged and would need to be replaced. In Chelan county, minor flooding of First Creek was reported, which resulted in some damage along First Creek Road through April. Numerous landslides were reported throughout the flood event due to saturated soils.