| 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) |
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| ProdID: | 43965 |
| Citation Author: | Harper, Robert William; Hubbard, E. F. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 1 map ;35 x 48 cm. on sheet 80 x 95 cm. |
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| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 80-201 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Winter water; the flooding at Boise, Idaho, January 11-12, 1979; 1980; OFR; 80-201; Harper, Robert William; Hubbard, E. F. |
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| Citation Year: | 1980 |
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| Text: | Winter water; the flooding at Boise, Idaho, January 11-12, 1979; 1980; OFR; 80-201; Harper, Robert William; Hubbard, E. F. |
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| URL (PLATE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1980/0201/plate-1.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
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