Corps of Engineers warn of possible flooding in Snake River Basin after storms over next several days | News Updates | Idaho Statesman
The combination of higher temperatures followed by a significant storm is expected to push several rivers in the Snake River Basin to near or above-flood stage over the weekend. Another large system is forecast to come through next week, and that could cause major flooding in some areas, the U.S. Corps of Engineers said in a press release Friday.
Boise River flows are being maintained below flood stage. Discharge from the dam is currently 9,700 cubic feet per second, with flows at the Glenwood Bridge gauge at about 6,800 cfs. Flood stage is 7,000 cfs.
Corps officials say more than 50,000 sand bags have been put out in Payette and Gem Counties, as well as the City of Horseshoe Bend. Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, county and city emergency management agencies are taking additional precautions, the corps said in a release Friday.
Here's an overview of what's expected for other rivers in Idaho in the coming week:
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