Rivers in Idaho
Snake River at Blackfoot
Below flood stage
4.90ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 2:15 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 10.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 4.82 ftMon, Sep 28, 12:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 13.55 ft1997
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.50 ft |
| Action | 9.50 ft |
- 13.50 ftInundation of roads and parking lots will occur in the commercial area near the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and Interstate 15. Water is at least 1 foot above the loading docks at the Ridleys Plaza. Significant flooding of farmland and roads near the river is likely. Major flooding could occur in the Jensen's Grove area that could impact Walmart.
- 13.00 ftMajor flooding will occur throughout Bingham County. Major damage will occur on farm ground and water could top over the top of the Highway 26 bridge at Interstate 15.
- 12.60 ftMajor flooding will occur in the Rose area at the Rose Ponds along Interstate 15, and in the Riverton and Schrader Island area. At 12.0 feet, the water will come over the top of the levee at Rose Ponds.
- 11.50 ftLowland flooding will occur. Flooding is possible along US Highway 26 beneath the Interstate 15 underpass.
- 11.00 ftMinor flooding will occur in the Riverton area and in the Watson slough area.
- 10.50 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river from Rose to Blackfoot and downstream from Blackfoot. Water may seep into Jensens Grove.
- 9.50 ftMinor flooding will occur near Rose. Minor lowland flooding is possible along the river downstream from Blackfoot.
Crest history
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1981.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 17, 1997 | 13.55 ft |
| 2 | May 28, 2011 | 12.04 ft |
| 3 | June 16, 2017 | 11.26 ft |
| 4 | June 4, 2018 | 10.80 ft |
| 5 | June 6, 1999 | 10.74 ft |
| 6 | June 25, 2009 | 10.44 ft |
| 7 | June 14, 2010 | 10.35 ft |
| 8 | May 18, 1984 | 10.18 ft |
| 9 | May 3, 2006 | 10.10 ft |
| 10 | April 28, 2019 | 9.90 ft |
| 11 | May 8, 1986 | 9.66 ft |
| 12 | June 14, 1983 | 9.40 ft |
| 13 | June 2, 2008 | 9.10 ft |
| 14 | June 12, 1981 | 9.00 ft |
| 15 | July 1, 2020 | 8.78 ft |
| 16 | May 18, 2015 | 8.51 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 2013 | 8.30 ft |
| 18 | April 14, 2012 | 8.07 ft |
| 19 | May 25, 2004 | 7.93 ft |
| 20 | June 9, 2014 | 7.69 ft |
| 21 | August 5, 2021 | 7.52 ft |
| 22 | June 17, 2005 | 7.45 ft |
| 23 | May 31, 2000 | 7.23 ft |
| 24 | May 23, 2016 | 7.11 ft |
| 25 | July 28, 2003 | 6.89 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 13, 2022: 6.83 ft
- August 5, 2021: 7.52 ft
- July 1, 2020: 8.78 ft
- April 28, 2019: 9.90 ft
- June 4, 2018: 10.80 ft
- June 16, 2017: 11.26 ft
- May 23, 2016: 7.11 ft
- May 18, 2015: 8.51 ft
- June 9, 2014: 7.69 ft
- May 21, 2013: 8.30 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.