Rivers in Idaho
North Fork Big Lost River at Wild Horse
Below flood stage
1.51ftStage
Observed Fri, Oct 2, 11:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 5.11 ft
- Record crest
- 6.41 ft2006
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 5.11 ft |
| Action | 4.75 ft |
- 5.11 ftHomes along the East Fork of the Big Lost River from Wildhorse Creek to Star Hope Creek may see flooding along with lowland flooding from the confluence of Big Lost River North Fork upsteram of the East Fork of Big Lost River to the Copper Basin Airstrip.
- 4.75 ftNear bankfull from confluence of Big Lost River North Fork upstream of the East Fork of Big Lost River to the Copper Basin Airstrip.
Crest history
30 crests on NOAA’s list since 1956.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2006 | 6.41 ft |
| 2 | June 12, 1965 | 6.39 ft |
| 3 | May 25, 1967 | 6.23 ft |
| 4 | May 24, 1956 | 6.18 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 2017 | 6.02 ft |
| 6 | June 17, 1974 | 5.92 ft |
| 7 | May 30, 1986 | 5.85 ft |
| 8 | May 22, 1958 | 5.84 ft |
| 9 | May 30, 1983 | 5.78 ft |
| 10 | June 5, 1997 | 5.65 ft |
| 11 | June 5, 1995 | 5.59 ft |
| 12 | December 13, 2024 | 5.46 ft |
| 13 | May 31, 2003 | 5.45 ft |
| 14 | May 20, 2005 | 5.36 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 2012 | 5.13 ft |
| 16 | June 7, 2019 | 4.86 ft |
| 17 | June 24, 2011 | 4.71 ft |
| 18 | June 7, 2010 | 4.70 ft |
| 19 | May 26, 2018 | 4.48 ft |
| 20 | June 20, 2009 | 4.42 ft |
| 21 | June 6, 2016 | 4.17 ft |
| 22 | May 20, 2008 | 3.95 ft |
| 23 | June 1, 2002 | 3.94 ft |
| 24 | June 9, 2015 | 3.78 ft |
| 25 | June 11, 2013 | 3.72 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 13, 2024: 5.46 ft
- June 7, 2019: 4.86 ft
- May 26, 2018: 4.48 ft
- June 5, 2017: 6.02 ft
- June 6, 2016: 4.17 ft
- June 9, 2015: 3.78 ft
- May 28, 2014: 3.44 ft
- June 11, 2013: 3.72 ft
- April 26, 2012: 5.13 ft
- June 24, 2011: 4.71 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.