Rivers in Idaho
Snake River near Idaho Falls
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 13.20 ft |
| Action | 12.60 ft |
- 13.20 ftFields and low-lying areas near the river from the Roberts area downstream to near Idaho Falls will have minor flooding or seep/ponding of water. Walker boat launch and park will be flooded.
- 12.60 ftFields and low-lying areas near the river from the Roberts area downstream to near Idaho Falls may experience seep and ponding.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 16, 1997 | 18.91 ft |
| 2 | May 28, 2011 | 15.24 ft |
| 3 | June 2, 1999 | 14.85 ft |
| 4 | June 24, 2009 | 14.28 ft |
| 5 | June 16, 2017 | 14.16 ft |
| 6 | May 19, 1996 | 13.86 ft |
| 7 | June 3, 2018 | 13.81 ft |
| 8 | June 14, 2010 | 13.59 ft |
| 9 | May 24, 1995 | 13.07 ft |
| 10 | May 3, 2006 | 13.03 ft |
| 11 | June 9, 1993 | 12.96 ft |
| 12 | May 29, 1998 | 12.74 ft |
| 13 | April 28, 2019 | 12.64 ft |
| 14 | June 2, 2008 | 12.45 ft |
| 15 | June 7, 2020 | 11.82 ft |
| 16 | May 18, 2015 | 11.35 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 2013 | 11.14 ft |
| 18 | June 9, 2014 | 10.77 ft |
| 19 | April 29, 2012 | 10.42 ft |
| 20 | August 4, 2021 | 10.25 ft |
| 21 | June 9, 2016 | 9.80 ft |
| 22 | May 26, 2007 | 9.71 ft |
| 23 | June 16, 2022 | 9.01 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 16, 2022: 9.01 ft
- August 4, 2021: 10.25 ft
- June 7, 2020: 11.82 ft
- April 28, 2019: 12.64 ft
- June 3, 2018: 13.81 ft
- June 16, 2017: 14.16 ft
- June 9, 2016: 9.80 ft
- May 18, 2015: 11.35 ft
- June 9, 2014: 10.77 ft
- May 21, 2013: 11.14 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.