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The entire park was closed for a couple of days and the north entrance of the park was shut down, until recently.

Due to substantial flooding and mudslides, there is a very good chance that north Yellowstone will not reopen for the remainder of the season

Mudslides caused officials to make the decision Monday to temporarily close Yellowstone National Park to visitors. According to recent reports, they hope to reopen the park on Wednesday.

Massive trees that stood dry for decades were now a quarter submerged, making land in the area now only accessible by boat, paddleboard or kayak.

Recent flooding at a popular mountain lake in the Idaho mountains has been attributed to the 6.5 earthquake that shook the state at the end of March. On Saturday, the U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest announced observers noticed a boat launch, beach and fishing spot was flooded at the Stanley Lake inlet.

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flash flood watch for parts of the Magic and Wood River valleys, among other areas.

The National Weather in Pocatello has issued a flood warning that is in effect until Friday afternoon in Hailey or until the agency cancels the warning.

A flood advisory issued on May 13 has been extended for parts of Blaine County.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Big Wood River in Hailey.

People living in parts of Lincoln and Blaine counties will need to be aware of possible flooding this weekend. The U.S. National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Watch for parts of the Magic Valley starting at noon and lasting until Sunday afternoon.

Winter brought the cold and snow, but spring brings its own challenges: flooding.

This is the time of year when quick snow melts and other factors cause flooding, heightening the dangers for people who are out and about.