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Flash Flood Watch for Sawtooth/Stanley Basin from September 3 Through Friday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Wapiti Fire burn scar in Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, effective from September 3, 2026, through 7 p.m. MDT Friday, September 4, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 9:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 2, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a for the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin area in central Idaho, including Stanley, effective from September 3, 2026, through 7 p.m. MDT Friday, September 4, 2026. The was issued at 7:33 p.m. MDT on September 2, 2026, according to the weather service. The covers the Wapiti Fire burn scar, where heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows. The weather service advises anyone in or near the burn scar to prepare for potential debris flow and to stay updated with local authorities. It also recommends monitoring later forecasts and being ready to act if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 2, 2026, 9:51 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Watch Issued for Wapiti Fire Burn Scar in Sawtooth/Stanley Basin

    The National Weather Service in Pocatello, Idaho, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin area in central Idaho, effective from midnight MDT tonight (September 3) through Friday evening (September 4). The watch covers the Wapiti Fire burn scar, where heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows.

    According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected during the watch period. Residents and visitors in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows and stay updated with information from local authorities. The watch advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.

  2. Sep 2, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Watch Issued for Wapiti Fire Burn Scar in Sawtooth/Stanley Basin

    The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin area in central Idaho, effective from midnight MDT Thursday, September 3, 2026, through Friday evening. The watch covers the Wapiti Fire burn scar, where heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows.

    According to the Weather Service, anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the area. Residents are advised to stay up to date with information from local authorities and to monitor later forecasts, as Flash Flood Warnings may be issued.

    The watch was issued at 7:33 p.m. MDT on September 2, 2026, and applies to the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin area, including Stanley.

  3. Sep 2, 2026, 9:41 p.m. ETFirst report

    National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch for Sawtooth/Stanley Basin Through Late Monday Night

    The National Weather Service in Pocatello, Idaho, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin area of central Idaho, effective from midnight MDT on Thursday, September 3, 2026, through Friday evening, September 4, 2026. The watch, issued at 7:33 p.m. MDT on September 2, 2026, covers the Wapiti Fire burn scar, where heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows.

    According to the weather service, anyone in or near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow and stay updated with information from local authorities. The watch advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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