Flood — Canyon, Idaho

2017-05-01 to 2017-05-31 · near Middleton, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

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 bank erosion and flooding of lowlands along the river.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 702481. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.