BOISE, Idaho — Springtime in Boise is also when the Boise River flows at its strongest. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation announced that it will continue to increase the river flows through the city of Boise on April 20.
"Officials encourage the public to be aware of risks associated with increased Boise River flows. The water is deep, cold and fast. Individuals should use extreme caution near the riverbanks," stated a press release.
Officials will target around, "5,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) by the end of the day on Thursday, April 20. Depending on weather conditions, flows could increase to 6,000 cfs as early as Monday April 24 and may increase to 6,500 cfs in the coming weeks."
There has been some flooding this season due to snow melting and the release warned that people should be especially aware of flooding along lower sections of the river and underpasses.
According to the release, river flow can also vary depending on canal diversions and people should also be very careful in those areas.
The river reservoirs are now at 62% capacity. People can get more information and real-time Boise River flow information at the Bureau of Reclamation website.
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