Mudslides caused officials to make the decision Monday to temporarily close Yellowstone National Park to visitors. According to recent reports, they hope to reopen the park on Wednesday.
Recent flooding at a popular mountain lake in the Idaho mountains has been attributed to the 6.5 earthquake that shook the state at the end of March. On Saturday, the U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest announced observers noticed a boat launch, beach and fishing spot was flooded at the Stanley Lake inlet.
The National Weather in Pocatello has issued a flood warning that is in effect until Friday afternoon in Hailey or until the agency cancels the warning.
People living in parts of Lincoln and Blaine counties will need to be aware of possible flooding this weekend. The U.S. National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Watch for parts of the Magic Valley starting at noon and lasting until Sunday afternoon.