Nampa crews clear more than 530,000 gallons of water following Friday thunderstorm
Jun 29, 2026
The City of Nampa says crews have cleared 532,300 gallons of water from various neighborhoods following a severe thunderstorm on Friday.In a Facebook post, the city claimed that's enough water to fill about 28 pools, which they
say is a new record for the city. On Saturday morning, the Canyon County Board of Commissioners declared a county-wide disaster emergency, saying strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hail left widespread damage in portions of the county. In Caldwell, Mayor Eric Phillips declared a local disaster emergency after city leaders said the severe thunderstorm led to significant damage.The declaration will apply to all areas within Caldwell city limits, a press release from the city said. This news comes after Canyon County declared a county-wide disaster in response to the same storm.See the latest weather alerts in your neighborhood on IdahoNews6.comFor Canyon County happenings, news, and more join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton
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