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Flood warning issued on Kootenai
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June 24, 2012 |
The Spokane office of the National Weather
Service issued a flood warning for the Kootenai
River at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, to last through
Friday, June 29.
With Libby Dam increasing outflow and more heavy
rain expected Tuesday, the river is expected
reach flood stage Monday morning and rise to
64.2 feet by Monday afternoon. As of 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, the river level at Bonners Ferry was
63.83 feet; flood stage is 64 feet.
Expected rainfall in the coming week could cause
slight rises in water levels on the Moyie, Yaak
and Fisher Rivers.
Those who own property along the river should
keep an eye out for potential problems, and
boaters on the Kootenai are warned to keep an
eye out for large debris, which can break free
hen river levels are high.
When the river level reaches 64 feet, minor
flooding of agricultural lands is likely and
seepage is also likely. |
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