Franklin County Idaho Emergency Management

04/11/2026

April 11 - National Weather service - Thunderstorm Warning for Franklin County until 3pm. Expect wind, rain, lighting, thunder and possible quarter size hail. Move indoors and remember to stay away from windows while indoors.

03/16/2026

With warmer weather continuing this week, a reminder that we have staged Sand and Sand bags at the Fairgrounds to assist with potential flooding issues in Franklin County. They are located outside under the Steer pavilion by the water truck which is West of the enclosed livestock building.

02/24/2026

Weather Update February 24-25

KEY POINTS

Winter Weather Advisories Through Wednesday
Moderate high elevation (above 7000 feet) snowfall amounts
Light to moderate lower elevation rain
High Wind Watch for Wednesday

Precipitation is moving into Eastern Idaho from the West Tuesday and into the first half of Wednesday.

Temperatures will support snow in the mountains and rain in the valley until Wednesday.

The wind will begin to increase late Tuesday into Wednesday
Wind gusts will be highest on Wednesday, hence the High Wind Watch currently in effect.

Wind gusts may reach Wind Advisory levels (40-50 mph), but the 75th and 90th percentile wind gusts lend themselves more towards High Wind Warning criteria, showing widespread gusts of 50-65 mph.

12/17/2025

***** ALERT **** ALERT

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM MST
FOR CARIBOU...ONEIDA...SOUTHEASTERN BANNOCK...SOUTHEASTERN POWER...
SOUTHEASTERN BONNEVILLE...FRANKLIN...BEAR LAKE...EAST CENTRAL BINGHAM
AND SOUTHEASTERN CASSIA COUNTIES...

At 1101 AM MST, a line of severe thunderstorms was located from just
east of Bone to near Bridge, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing
gusts from 60 to 85 mph.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Preston, Soda Springs, Montpelier, Malad, Lava Hot Springs, Swanlake,
Blackfoot Reservoir, Wayan, Palisades Reservoir, Bear Lake Idaho
Portion, Grace, Franklin, Downey, Georgetown, Saint Charles, Juniper,
Di**le, Thatcher, Oneida Narrows Reservoir, and Cherry Creek Rest
Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with extreme wind speeds
expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially
susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For
your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building. This storm has the potential to cause serious injury and
significant property damage.

12/16/2025

*** Very Strong Winds Expected Wednesday December 17, 2025
Issued: Monday, December 15, 2025

KEY POINTS
A cold front will move through the area on Wednesday, producing very strong winds with gusts exceeding 50 mph in most locations

Valley rain and mountain snow will accompany the front, although precipitation amounts will generally be light except at elevations above 7,000 feet

The very strong winds combined with falling snow at higher elevations may severely reduce visibilities at times, leading to hazardous driving conditions
Maximum wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of 50-65 mph across most of eastern Idaho on Wednesday, potentially higher at mountain ridgetops.

Rain and snow will develop late Tuesday night into Wednesday with the passing cold front.

Snow levels will start out very high around 7,000-8,000 feet, but drop through the day behind the front. Accumulating snowfall will mainly remain at elevations above 6,000-7,000 feet.

Higher mountain passes may see periods of severely reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow, causing rapdily deteriorating driving conditions.

Those with backcountry interests should expect dangerous winter conditions as winds gusting over 60 mph combined with snowfall accumulations of 6-10 inches at elevations above 7,000 feet may produce periods of blizzard conditions.

12/05/2025

Winter Storm This Evening through Friday Night with Heavy Snow in the Mountains and Strong Winds Developing Friday Night.
Be Prepared for Power Outages with blankets and alternative lighting sources.

07/15/2025

National Weather Service
Warning for Critical Fire Conditions in Franklin County.
Storm Cell moving through Franklin County today between 4-7 pm with high winds but minimal precipitation.

06/18/2025

As summer temperatures rise across Idaho, many residents head to rivers, lakes, and streams to cool off and enjoy the outdoors. While these activities can be refreshing and fun, it’s critical to stay alert and aware around swift water – because a relaxing day can turn dangerous in an instant. Th...

05/13/2025

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Last year’s wildfire season kept Idaho on high alert — and this summer may be no different. The National Interagency Fire Center forecasts above-normal wildfire potential across parts of our state starting in July. To help communities prepare, Governor Brad Little has proclaimed May as Wildfire ...

03/28/2025

Flood potential update

Above average temperatures Thursday preceding cold front passage
will maintain low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing
water in typical low spots can be expected, and we'll also likely
see swelling in smaller creeks and tributaries that feed larger
streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above
bankful causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher
flows.

Despite cold frontal passage late Thursday, overnight low
temperatures will remain above freezing for most areas Thursday
night, continuing the runoff. Temperatures Friday and Saturday dip
back down toward normals, and overnight lows will be back to near
freezing by Saturday morning. This cooldown, however, will be
accompanied by increasing rain chances which could add to the runoff
concerns.

Stay away from fast moving water, swollen river banks, and never
attempt to cross flowing water over roadways.

03/20/2025

●Normal to above normal snowpack for this time of year

●The longer we maintain a good snowpack, the risk of rapid runoff and snowmelt
flooding increases

●Outlook for late March and early April favors above normal temperatures and leans
toward above normal precipitation

●Average to above average spring flood risk for the state as a whole

●Areas of SW Idaho and the Portneuf Basin where snowpack is the highest and soil
moisture is well above average have the greatest risk of snowmelt flooding

●Flood risk below major reservoir systems is near average

●Uncertainty in spring weather (temperature & precipitation)

03/10/2025

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