Peak viewing expected at southern Idaho’s Shoshone Falls as flows increase through May 18

By: Christina Lords

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 304

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Visitors to southern Idaho’s Shoshone Falls can expect water flows to increase for peak viewing of the popular landmark now through May 18, when they are scheduled to drop again.

On Tuesday, about 400 cubic feet per second, or cfs, of water was flowing over the falls, according to an Idaho Power press release, and that volume will increase to about 3,700 cfs by Thursday afternoon.

The additional flow …

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