Flood — Canyon, Idaho

2017-04-01 to 2017-04-30 · near Stoddard, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

Planned releases from Lucky Peak Reservoir for flood control ranged from 7800 CFS to 8900 CFS during the month of April. The prolonged flood flows caused extensive damage along the river banks and widespread flooding of lowlands.

Wider weather episode

Flooding continued for the entire month of April on the Boise River as a result of flood control efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 697137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.