Flood in Ada County, Idaho

The Boise River remained in flood during the entire month of May due to planned release from Lucky Peak dam. Regulated flows were above flood stage for 101 days resulting in extensive damage to the Greenbelt and Nature Trail paths. Extensive flood fight efforts continued in the Eagle Island area to prevent a pit capture. Widespread flooding continued on Eagle Island in the Riviera Estates area where several homes were surrounded by water and low lying roads were inundated. Large portions of Ann Morrison Park, Barber Park, and Marianne Williams Park were impacted by flood waters. Some residential streets continued to be impacted by flood waters, especially in the Garden City Warehouse District and on Eagle Island. A pit capture occurred just downstream of Eagle Island causing a major shift in the river channel. Streets in the Stonebriar development just downstream of the Highway 16 bridge were inundated by water. Severe bank erosion and large trees washed into the river caused problems in the river channel and at some bridge crossings.

The Boise River continued to be in flood during the entire month of May due to planned release at Lucky Peak.