Flood risk snapshot · Salmon, ID

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Salmon, ID.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (18/100) · Rain 19% · 0.0 in · Max wind 3 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

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Flood risk score0/100

For typical homes located in Salmon, ID.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 0 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Salmon, ID

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: MSO · radar KMSX

Active alerts near Salmon

Winter Storm Watch

Effective local time

Winter Storm Watch issued June 25 at 11:56AM MDT until June 29 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying travel across high elevation backcountry roadways. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged across backcountry roadways given the risk for downed trees to block roadways.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

No FEMA zones returned for this tile.

NFHL features in tile: 0

Tile risk label: Minimal

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 6% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 19% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Tomorrow

MODERATE

Rain chance: 80% · 0.3 in

Max wind: 1 to 7 mph

Risk score: 50/100

Sat

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 100% · 0.3 in

Max wind: 1 to 7 mph

Risk score: 58/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 77%

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 41/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 36%

Max wind: 1 to 6 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile0
Soil moisture (topsoil)6% · 0.00 in rain

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Salmon

  • Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
  • Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
  • Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.

Flood & storm risk FAQs for Salmon

Does Salmon flood often?

Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.

What causes street flooding without a storm surge?

Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.