Coverage dated September 18, 2026

Severe thunderstorm causes considerable flooding and damage across eastern Idaho

Headline from East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS — After a severe thunderstorm and a spectacular lightning show on Thursday night, many eastern Idahoans are mopping up their basements and drying out their cars following intense, heavy rainfall and hail in some areas.

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East Idaho News
Flash flood warning issued for parts of eastern Idaho (opens East Idaho News)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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REXBURG — A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of eastern Idaho as heavy rain falls across several communities. The warning is in effect for Madison County until 2:45 a.m. North Central Bonneville County and South Central Jefferson County also have flash flood warnings until 2 a.m.
Local News 8
Heavy rain triggers flash flood warning across eastern Idaho (opens Local News 8)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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A heavy storm triggered flash flood warnings and localized flooding across Madison, Bonneville, and Jefferson counties in eastern Idaho.
East Idaho News
Severe thunderstorm causes considerable flooding and damage across eastern Idaho (opens East Idaho News)
Published Sep 18, 2026
East Idaho News's feed description
IDAHO FALLS — After a severe thunderstorm and a spectacular lightning show on Thursday night, many eastern Idahoans are mopping up their basements and drying out their cars following intense, heavy rainfall and hail in some areas.