Eastport flooding likely
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May 13, 2013 |
Boundary County Emergency Management Incident
Commander Bob Graham spent much of his morning
along the banks of the Moyie River near Eastport
this morning, and said some could see problems
with flooding.
"It's already over the banks in some areas," he
said. "With the rain expected tonight, we could
see problems."
Libby Dam will decrease outflow over a two hour
period beginning at 5 p.m. today, from 26 kcfs
to 21, but the Kootenai River is high from
increased water releases started Saturday to
attempt to induce sturgeon to spawn, leaving
little room for outflow from the Moyie River.
As of this morning, the Moyie River was six
inches below flood stage of nine feet.
Property owners in areas susceptible to
flooding, including those in the Addie area, are
encouraged to take steps to protect property
from flooding.
Sandbags are available for free at Boundary
County Road and Bridge, and sand is available at
the county landfill.
If threatened by flood, call the sheriff's
office at (208) 267-3151, extension 0.
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