Winter water - The flooding at Boise, Idaho, January 11-12, 1979
Open-File Report
80-201
By: Robert William Harper and E. F. Hubbard
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Abstract
On January 11 and 12, 1979, unseasonally warm temperatures and rain on several inches of snow lying on frozen ground caused widespread flooding in and around Boise, Idaho. Streams north of Boise crested on January 11, flooding neighborhoods in and adjacent to the mountain foothills. On January 12, streams south and west of the city reached their highest stages. Flooding was confined to ground levels and basements of homes and businesses in low-lying areas. The U.S. Geological Survey made indirect measurements of peak dicharges at selected sites on streams that had the worst flooding. The peak discharges were relatively low in comparison with data from historic floods. Much more severe flooding than this event is likely to occur in the future. More data are needed on the occurrence of flooding in Boise Valley to aid in flood-protection planning. (USGS)
Suggested Citation
Harper, R.W., Hubbard, E., 1980, Winter water - The flooding at Boise, Idaho, January 11-12, 1979 (WRI/OFR): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-201, 1 Plate: 37.80 x 31.56 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr80201.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Winter water - The flooding at Boise, Idaho, January 11-12, 1979 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 80-201 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr80201 |
| Edition | WRI/OFR |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Idaho Water Science Center |
| Description | 1 Plate: 37.80 x 31.56 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| City | Boise |