The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to increase flows through the City of Boise by 1500 cubic feet per second (cfs) today, (Monday) to 5,000 cfs.

Currently, Boise River flows through town are approximately 3,500 cfs, as measured at the Glenwood Bridge gauge.

The flow increase is necessary to help balance reservoir-refill goals with the continued risk of flooding, which can happen with rapidly melting snow and seasonal precipitation.

Additional adjustments in water releases from Lucky Peak Dam and Lake may occur during the coming days, depending on weather conditions and resulting inflows.

Officials advise the water is deep, cold and fast. Extreme caution should be used near the river banks.

Currently, the Boise River reservoirs are at about 92% of capacity.