BOISE, Idaho — Flows on the Boise River are decreasing again.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduced flows through the city of Boise by 500 cubic feet per second on Thursday. By noon, flows reached approximately 3,700 cfs as measured at the Glenwood Bridge gauge.
Officials says flows from Lucky Peak Dam have been decreased in response to reduced inflows at the reservoir. More room is being made in anticipation of rapidly melting snow and more rainfall this spring.
Additional adjustments in water releases from Lucky Peak Dam may occur during the coming days. Flows also could fluctuate depending on water diversions for irrigation use.
Flood stage on the Boise River is 7,000 cfs or about 10 feet in water depth. Officials urge the public to use caution when near the river banks. The water is still deep, cold and fast.
Currently, the Boise River reservoirs are at about 86% of capacity.
