Federal officials say the Boise River in Idaho that’s already past flood stage will be raised again as flood insurance sales spike in the region.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the river will go up to 8,500 cubic feet per second next week.
Flood-stage level is 7,000 cubic feet per second where the river exits Boise.
The river has been flowing at about 8,000 cubic feet per second for several weeks.
Officials say the three dams above the state’s capital city have about 33 percent of capacity remaining, but that the snowpack in the mountains is holding enough water to fill that space six times.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
AM Best: US Home Insurers in 2025 Book First Underwriting Profit in Seven Years 
Takeaways From AP Analysis on the Flaws in National Flood Insurance 
Lawsuits Allege Six Flags Roller Coaster Caused Traumatic Brain Injuries 
How Insurers Can Gain the Most Value From Their AI Investments: Accenture 
