Rivers in Idaho
Snake River near Shelley
Below flood stage
5.66ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 12.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 5.49 ftThu, Sep 24, 12:00 PM MDT
- Record crest
- 16.97 ft1918
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.50 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 13.50 ftMajor flooding of farmland is likely. Water may cover a few county roads near the river. Low lying properties near the river around Shelley and Firth may be inundated with water.
- 13.00 ftModerate lowland flooding will occur along the river.
- 12.50 ftWater will cover the end of Highline Road near the riverjust south of Firth. Some outbuildings at the end of Highline Road will have water in or around them and water may cover some driveways. Lowland flooding will occur adjacent to the river around Shelley downstream to near Rose.
- 12.00 ft
Crest history
30 crests on NOAA’s list since 1917.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 17, 1918 | 16.97 ft |
| 2 | June 17, 1997 | 16.05 ft |
| 3 | June 22, 1917 | 14.68 ft |
| 4 | May 29, 1928 | 14.36 ft |
| 5 | May 28, 2011 | 13.15 ft |
| 6 | May 17, 1984 | 12.90 ft |
| 7 | June 16, 2017 | 12.24 ft |
| 8 | June 14, 1983 | 12.17 ft |
| 9 | June 19, 1963 | 12.17 ft |
| 10 | May 15, 1971 | 12.16 ft |
| 11 | June 23, 1974 | 12.06 ft |
| 12 | June 24, 2009 | 12.00 ft |
| 13 | May 7, 1986 | 12.00 ft |
| 14 | June 10, 2010 | 11.91 ft |
| 15 | June 3, 2018 | 11.85 ft |
| 16 | May 3, 2006 | 11.15 ft |
| 17 | April 24, 2019 | 11.04 ft |
| 18 | June 2, 2008 | 10.50 ft |
| 19 | June 7, 2020 | 10.11 ft |
| 20 | May 18, 2015 | 9.77 ft |
| 21 | May 21, 2013 | 9.54 ft |
| 22 | May 24, 2004 | 9.40 ft |
| 23 | June 9, 2014 | 9.25 ft |
| 24 | April 29, 2012 | 9.00 ft |
| 25 | June 16, 2005 | 8.93 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2022: 8.01 ft
- August 5, 2021: 8.74 ft
- June 7, 2020: 10.11 ft
- April 24, 2019: 11.04 ft
- June 3, 2018: 11.85 ft
- June 16, 2017: 12.24 ft
- June 9, 2016: 8.35 ft
- May 18, 2015: 9.77 ft
- June 9, 2014: 9.25 ft
- May 21, 2013: 9.54 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. 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.