Rivers in Idaho
Henrys Fork near Rexburg
Below flood stage
3.51ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:15 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 9.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.45 ftTue, Sep 22, 12:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 12.05 ft1984
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.50 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 13.00 ftMajor and extensive flooding of farmland and pastureland near the river especially on the east bank will occur. Flooding/overtopping of access roads near the river will cut off local access. Water may start to back up on the upstream side of the Idaho State Highway 33 bridge (over the Henrys Fork) with large amounts of woody debris distributed throughout the reach. An irrigation water pump at Beaver Dick Park will be submerged and the USGS gagehouse will become affected.
- 11.50 ftModerate flooding of farmland and pastureland near the river and side channels/sloughs will occur with impacts to farm outbuildings near W 2700 S. Some low lying secondary and access roads near the river will have water over them.
- 9.50 ftMinor flooding of farmland near the river will occur between the confluence of the Snake River and upstream to near St. Anthony. Lower Beaver Dick Park is under water and some picnic shelters are inaccessible. Portions of Warm Slough Access will be under water.
Crest history
38 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 1984 | 12.05 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 2011 | 11.87 ft |
| 3 | June 9, 2010 | 11.30 ft |
| 4 | May 18, 1996 | 11.26 ft |
| 5 | June 12, 1997 | 11.21 ft |
| 6 | June 13, 1983 | 10.50 ft |
| 7 | May 22, 2008 | 10.43 ft |
| 8 | May 17, 1993 | 10.40 ft |
| 9 | May 29, 1970 | 10.30 ft |
| 10 | June 11, 1981 | 10.23 ft |
| 11 | June 5, 1975 | 10.22 ft |
| 12 | June 20, 1964 | 10.18 ft |
| 13 | May 26, 2018 | 10.15 ft |
| 14 | May 29, 1982 | 10.12 ft |
| 15 | May 24, 2006 | 10.10 ft |
| 16 | May 12, 1989 | 10.02 ft |
| 17 | May 14, 1971 | 10.02 ft |
| 18 | June 4, 1986 | 9.96 ft |
| 19 | May 5, 1985 | 9.95 ft |
| 20 | June 7, 1974 | 9.80 ft |
| 21 | May 16, 1976 | 9.78 ft |
| 22 | May 17, 1978 | 9.77 ft |
| 23 | June 23, 2009 | 9.74 ft |
| 24 | June 14, 1968 | 9.70 ft |
| 25 | May 19, 2019 | 9.66 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 15, 2022: 9.55 ft
- May 24, 2021: 7.80 ft
- June 8, 2020: 9.32 ft
- May 19, 2019: 9.66 ft
- May 26, 2018: 10.15 ft
- June 15, 2017: 9.59 ft
- May 23, 2016: 7.48 ft
- May 18, 2015: 7.25 ft
- May 30, 2014: 8.38 ft
- May 20, 2013: 7.44 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.