5/2/2023 12:46:00 PM until 5/3/2023 1:15:00 PM

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.

The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Washington...Idaho... Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew affecting Ferry County. St Joe River at Calder affecting Shoshone County. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Idaho... Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Shoshone and Kootenai Counties. St Joe River at St Maries affecting Benewah County. For the Kettle River...including Ferry above Curlew...flooding is possible. ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...St Joe River at St Maries. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, Minor flooding will occur throughout the low lying areas of the St Joe Valley. Water will be observed behind levees due to seepage. Minor flooding of the Aqua Park`s boat launch and swim beach along the river`s edge. Outbuildings along the river that are not behind levees may be flooded. At 33.0 feet, Water may be over St Joe City Road, east of St. Maries to Calder. At 35.0 feet, Water will be up to Aqua Avenue in St Maries near Leeve hill and walking trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 30.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning and remain above flood stage through the weekend. - Flood stage is 32.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (11 am PDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri St Joe River St Maries 32.5 30.0 Tue 10 am PD 31.3 32.3 33.2 &&