Rivers in Idaho
Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon)
Below flood stage
5.47ftStage
Observed Fri, Oct 2, 8:30 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Record crest
- 9.10 ft1987
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 8.50 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 8.50 ftFrom the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream to the Blackfoot Dam, water flooding may be possible. Unimproved campgrounds may have water seeping or ponding in them along with strong flows at river's edge. Flat areas along the river and croplands may have water ponding.
- 7.50 ftFrom the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream to the Blackfoot Dam, water within 1 foot of bankfull in many locations.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 1976.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16, 1987 | 9.10 ft |
| 2 | May 15, 1984 | 8.59 ft |
| 3 | June 5, 1983 | 8.42 ft |
| 4 | April 28, 2017 | 8.17 ft |
| 5 | May 17, 1976 | 8.14 ft |
| 6 | May 27, 1996 | 8.10 ft |
| 7 | May 29, 1997 | 8.08 ft |
| 8 | April 17, 1985 | 8.03 ft |
| 9 | June 13, 1982 | 7.94 ft |
| 10 | July 1, 2011 | 7.89 ft |
| 11 | May 27, 2019 | 7.75 ft |
| 12 | July 5, 2021 | 7.41 ft |
| 13 | May 21, 2018 | 7.41 ft |
| 14 | April 17, 2006 | 7.33 ft |
| 15 | June 6, 2020 | 7.32 ft |
| 16 | July 10, 2014 | 7.23 ft |
| 17 | June 27, 2007 | 7.16 ft |
| 18 | July 8, 2022 | 7.12 ft |
| 19 | May 27, 2012 | 7.08 ft |
| 20 | June 9, 2013 | 6.96 ft |
| 21 | July 10, 2010 | 6.91 ft |
| 22 | July 4, 2008 | 6.78 ft |
| 23 | September 6, 2015 | 6.74 ft |
| 24 | June 14, 2016 | 6.69 ft |
| 25 | August 24, 2009 | 6.69 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 8, 2022: 7.12 ft
- July 5, 2021: 7.41 ft
- June 6, 2020: 7.32 ft
- May 27, 2019: 7.75 ft
- May 21, 2018: 7.41 ft
- April 28, 2017: 8.17 ft
- June 14, 2016: 6.69 ft
- September 6, 2015: 6.74 ft
- July 10, 2014: 7.23 ft
- June 9, 2013: 6.96 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamBlackfoot River at Blackfoot Res nr Henry
- DownstreamBlackfoot River at Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall)
- Snake River at Shelley
- Snake River at Blackfoot
- Willow Creek (Eastern ID) at Tex Creek
- Snake River at Idaho Falls
- Snake River at Blackfoot (Tilden Bridge-Ft. Hall)
- Eastern Idaho Reservoirs at Ririe Dam
- Willow Creek (Eastern ID) at Ririe Dam near Ririe
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.