Kootenai expected to reach action stage
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April 9, 2014 |
A forecast by the National Weather Service
predicts that the Kootenai River will reach and
slightly exceed flood action stage at about 11
a.m. Friday, April 11.
Currently, the Kootenai River elevation is at
55.51 feet at Bonners Ferry, and it is expected
to rise to 57.58 feet on Friday. Flood action
stage is 57-feet at Bonners Ferry; flood stage
is 64 feet.
At action stage, some sloughing can occur and
field seepage can begin. Those with property in
flood prone areas along the river should start
looking out for potential flood problems and
take steps to minimize the threat. |
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