Idaho is no stranger to extreme weather, and the tiny town of West Magic has seen its effects in full force. After severe flooding over the weekend, the only paved road that connects this small town to anywhere else has been closed. Officials are working diligently to fix this problem, yet for the most part the only solution is time. Learn more about how this village came to be completely water-bound:

The town of West Magic, with a modest population of just around 100, is located in Southern Idaho’s Blaine County.
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The only paved road that leads out of town has closed due to the flooding of Magic Reservoir.
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Officials have considered creating an alternate route around the flooded road, but it appears the conditions are still too wet.

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As the reservoir continues to spill over, the nearby Big Wood River has also been flooded by 11 feet of water.
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While flooding has neared West Magic Road on several occasions, this seems to be the first time in decades that the road itself has flooded.
The first sign of these treacherous conditions was discovered Friday night, when a woman was caught in her vehicle in the flooded area and had to wait until she was rescued.
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The woman reported that she was in her vehicle for nearly three hours and watched fearfully as the waters continued to rise. Fortunately, not all hope is lost as the flooding has already decreased from 400 yards to 125 yards since Friday.

Our thoughts are with the residents of West Magic and the other affected counties. If you have any more information on this event, feel free to share your experiences with us.

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