Flathead Lake Surges Ahead of Schedule

Flathead Lake is flooding way ahead of schedule—just a foot from peak capacity, usually hit in June. With 25,000 cfs being released through seven of its thirteen gates, the dam’s operators are juggling spring runoff from an unusually warm winter and heavy rain. Energy Keepers Inc., owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, had been holding back water to avoid downstream floods in Oregon and Washington, but now they’re releasing to manage the surge. The lake’s still rising at 28,000 cfs, so expect it to officially crest in early June—Mother Nature’s weather patterns turning the timeline upside down. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36744fd96bd51830