Rivers in Idaho
Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall)
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 5.80 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 5.80 ftLowland flooding possible from Interstate 15 to confluence of the Snake River. Homes and cattle operation near Riverton Road (900 W) bridge just north of Ferry Butte Road (500 S) will start to have water seeping near them. Other locations will have water approaching roadways between 550 W and Blackhawk Road.
- 5.50 ftNearing bankfull from near Blackfoot downstream to the confluence with the Snake River.
Crest history
8 crests on NOAA’s list since 1976.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 16, 1997 | 6.77 ft |
| 2 | June 7, 1976 | 6.73 ft |
| 3 | April 18, 2017 | 6.19 ft |
| 4 | June 12, 1984 | 5.53 ft |
| 5 | May 29, 2019 | 5.23 ft |
| 6 | October 18, 2020 | 4.37 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 2018 | 4.32 ft |
| 8 | October 19, 2021 | 3.79 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 19, 2021: 3.79 ft
- October 18, 2020: 4.37 ft
- May 29, 2019: 5.23 ft
- May 16, 2018: 4.32 ft
- April 18, 2017: 6.19 ft
- June 16, 1997: 6.77 ft
- June 12, 1984: 5.53 ft
- June 7, 1976: 6.73 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.