Rivers in Idaho
Blackfoot River above Blackfoot Res nr Henry
Below flood stage
1.63ftStage
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 3:45 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 6.50 ft
- Record crest
- 8.68 ft1976
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 6.50 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 6.50 ftFields and low-lying areas near the river between Idaho Highway 34 upstream through the Trail Creek and Slug Creek flats to the Blackfoot narrows may experience seep and ponding. The Blackfoot River in some spots may be nearing bankfull.
- 5.50 ftBlackfoot River above the reservoir into the highland may be approaching bankfull in some locations. Some ponding possible in low-lying areas.
Crest history
26 crests on NOAA’s list since 1970.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9, 1976 | 8.68 ft |
| 2 | May 5, 1971 | 8.64 ft |
| 3 | April 26, 1974 | 8.60 ft |
| 4 | May 4, 1982 | 8.17 ft |
| 5 | May 8, 1972 | 7.95 ft |
| 6 | May 19, 1975 | 7.88 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 2011 | 7.63 ft |
| 8 | May 19, 1970 | 7.44 ft |
| 9 | April 17, 2006 | 6.98 ft |
| 10 | May 6, 2009 | 6.51 ft |
| 11 | April 15, 2017 | 6.29 ft |
| 12 | April 26, 2019 | 5.98 ft |
| 13 | April 24, 2020 | 5.91 ft |
| 14 | April 24, 2018 | 5.62 ft |
| 15 | May 8, 2008 | 5.53 ft |
| 16 | April 15, 2016 | 5.42 ft |
| 17 | April 29, 2005 | 5.22 ft |
| 18 | August 14, 2001 | 5.00 ft |
| 19 | May 4, 2022 | 4.92 ft |
| 20 | April 24, 2014 | 4.74 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 2010 | 4.70 ft |
| 22 | April 13, 2012 | 4.63 ft |
| 23 | May 29, 2015 | 4.15 ft |
| 24 | April 29, 2013 | 3.96 ft |
| 25 | April 8, 2007 | 3.87 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 4, 2022: 4.92 ft
- April 14, 2021: 3.42 ft
- April 24, 2020: 5.91 ft
- April 26, 2019: 5.98 ft
- April 24, 2018: 5.62 ft
- April 15, 2017: 6.29 ft
- April 15, 2016: 5.42 ft
- May 29, 2015: 4.15 ft
- April 24, 2014: 4.74 ft
- April 29, 2013: 3.96 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.