Photo: Teton Valley Weather.

DRIGGS, Ida. — A minor flood warning is in effect from this afternoon to late Friday morning. At 4.2 feet, or 1730 CFS (cubic ft. per second) lowland flooding will occur along the Teton River bottoms from Bates Bridge Sportsman’s access down-river to Idaho Highway 33 and further down-river to 1000 North.

Some river access boat ramps will be underwater. Water may cover a portion of 600 South or North Cedron Road. At 9 a.m. Tuesday the river was at 4.1 feet and is expected to rise above flood stage (4.2 feet) Wednesday to a crest of 4.5 by Wednesday evening.

The river is expected to fall back below flood stage early Friday morning.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.