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Flooding possible at Eastport

May 11, 2013
The recent warm temperatures, expected to continue through the weekend, has increased mountain snowmelt, and several rivers through the region, including the Moyie River at Eastport, could reach flood stage.

The National Weather Service, Spokane, reported that the Moyie River reached eight feet at 8:45 p.m. Friday, and is expected to rise to 8.7 feet by Tuesday before beginning to recede.

Flood stage is nine feet.
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