Boat safely as creek, river levels are rising
A kayak recently spotted on Deep Creek. The nose of the kayak was caught under a tree that had fallen all the way across the creek, said Boundary County Sheriff’s Office officials as they encouraged area residents to recreate safely Memorial Day weekend.
Photo courtesy BOUNDARY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
A chart shows the rising water levels on the Kootenai River as well as the forecast for the rest of the month. According to the chart, the river could hit flood stage as soon as this weekend.
Courtesy image
BONNERS FERRY — The forecast for the Kootenai River this week shows an increase from 62 feet from 57 feet, Boundary County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a press release encouraging the community to use caution during the Memorial Day weekend.
The sheriff’s office, which has been monitoring the Kootenai River and its tributaries, also noted there are large amounts of debris coming down stream and the water temperature is about 48 degrees and moving fast...
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