Rivers in Idaho
Paradise Creek at HWY8 Near Moscow
Below flood stage
46.13ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 11:45 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 50.86 ft
- Forecast crest
- 47.50 ftFri, Sep 25, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 11.53 ft2026
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 51.66 ft |
| Minor flood | 50.86 ft |
| Action | 49.66 ft |
- 52.96 ftFlooding will increase across many streets and impact homes in the flood plain, including the intersection of E and Harding street, Lemhi at Mountain View street, Blaine at White street, and portions of the University of Idaho campus. Similar to the flooding of 2019.
- 52.66 ftWidespread flooding at Mountain View Park and Kiwanis Park, including the bike path. Water will be out of the banks at the D Street and Harding area. Flooding along parts of White Avenue and Blaine Street. Water will be over Stadium Drive near Wicks Field on the University. Widespread field flooding west of Moscow toward the State Line.
- 51.66 ftWater will be up to the homes near the intersection of Bridge and Hillcrest. Intersection at 5th and Roosevelt will be flooded. Storm drains along Main Street will be backed up and overflowing. Mountainview Park will be flooded. Bike path along the creek near the University will be under 6 inches of water.
- 50.86 ftWater will be out of the creek at the intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding near Damen Street.
- 50.46 ftWater will begin backing up through the storm drains on Roosevelt Street.
- 50.06 ftWater pooling in Mountain View Park on northeast side of Moscow.
Crest history
40 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 14, 2026 | 11.53 ft |
| 2 | April 9, 2019 | 11.38 ft |
| 3 | February 9, 1996 | 11.26 ft |
| 4 | February 24, 2025 | 11.21 ft |
| 5 | December 27, 2022 | 10.94 ft |
| 6 | March 10, 2017 | 10.86 ft |
| 7 | January 1, 1997 | 10.44 ft |
| 8 | January 8, 1990 | 10.27 ft |
| 9 | March 26, 2012 | 10.04 ft |
| 10 | March 10, 2017 | 10.02 ft |
| 11 | December 30, 2017 | 9.70 ft |
| 12 | February 17, 2017 | 9.64 ft |
| 13 | January 16, 2011 | 9.58 ft |
| 14 | March 19, 2017 | 9.52 ft |
| 15 | March 30, 2012 | 9.50 ft |
| 16 | March 16, 2017 | 9.39 ft |
| 17 | March 9, 1989 | 9.38 ft |
| 18 | February 8, 2020 | 9.29 ft |
| 19 | January 24, 1984 | 9.18 ft |
| 20 | January 13, 2021 | 9.03 ft |
| 21 | January 8, 2009 | 9.01 ft |
| 22 | January 15, 1991 | 9.00 ft |
| 23 | January 31, 2003 | 8.98 ft |
| 24 | December 28, 1998 | 8.89 ft |
| 25 | February 20, 1982 | 8.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 14, 2026: 11.53 ft
- February 24, 2025: 11.21 ft
- June 3, 2024: 8.22 ft
- December 27, 2022: 10.94 ft
- January 20, 2022: 8.62 ft
- January 13, 2021: 9.03 ft
- February 8, 2020: 9.29 ft
- April 9, 2019: 11.38 ft
- March 9, 2018: 8.56 ft
- December 30, 2017: 9.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
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.