Rivers in Idaho
Payette River at Payette
Below flood stage
4.33ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 4.48 ftTue, Sep 22, 6:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 14.50 ft1997
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.80 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 11.50 ft |
- 14.00 ftMajor flooding will occur near the river in Payette County. Water will flow over the top of levees near the river. Water will be near the top of the embankment surrounding the Shady River Mobile Home Community. Houses along Highway 52 in the vicinity New Plymouth will flood. Water will flow over the road to a depth of at least 1 foot near the intersection of Highway 52 and Black Bridge Road. Portions of the industrial area in Payette will flood and water will cover portions of Park and River Streets.
- 13.50 ftWater will approach the top of Carpenter and Girlock Levees. Some flooding along Killebrew Dr. near Payette is likely. Water will flow over the road near the intersection of Hwy 52 and Black Bridge Rd. Several houses along Hwy 52 near New Plymouth will flood. Portions of River St.and Park St. in Payette may flood. Flooding of low lying areas in the industrial section of Payette is possible. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur. Homes at the south end of Dutch Lane may be impacted by flooding.
- 12.50 ftFlood waters will approach Highway 52 in the vicinity of New Plymouth threatening several houses in low areas near the river. Houses near Faulks Bridge may also be threatened. Large areas of pastureland near the river will be flooded and livestock should be moved to higher ground. Sections of the greenbelt path in Payette may be flooded.
- 12.00 ftMinor flooding of pasture and farm fields will occur near the river in Payette County. High water may begin to affect portions of the greenbelt in Payette.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 2, 1997 | 14.50 ft |
| 2 | December 24, 1964 | 13.80 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 2010 | 13.69 ft |
| 4 | December 23, 1955 | 12.75 ft |
| 5 | April 10, 2019 | 12.66 ft |
| 6 | April 28, 2012 | 12.64 ft |
| 7 | May 28, 1998 | 12.33 ft |
| 8 | May 19, 1996 | 12.17 ft |
| 9 | March 21, 2017 | 11.97 ft |
| 10 | June 27, 1971 | 11.96 ft |
| 11 | February 16, 1982 | 11.67 ft |
| 12 | May 21, 2006 | 11.60 ft |
| 13 | May 19, 1957 | 11.53 ft |
| 14 | June 25, 1974 | 11.50 ft |
| 15 | May 31, 1983 | 11.46 ft |
| 16 | March 9, 1986 | 11.05 ft |
| 17 | May 16, 2011 | 11.03 ft |
| 18 | May 22, 2008 | 10.69 ft |
| 19 | June 1, 2003 | 10.66 ft |
| 20 | May 15, 1984 | 10.66 ft |
| 21 | May 23, 2023 | 10.42 ft |
| 22 | June 12, 1993 | 10.32 ft |
| 23 | June 14, 2022 | 10.29 ft |
| 24 | June 7, 2009 | 10.15 ft |
| 25 | May 20, 2005 | 9.75 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 12, 2025: 9.24 ft
- June 4, 2024: 9.16 ft
- May 23, 2023: 10.42 ft
- June 14, 2022: 10.29 ft
- April 6, 2021: 6.68 ft
- June 7, 2020: 9.08 ft
- April 10, 2019: 12.66 ft
- May 27, 2018: 9.20 ft
- March 21, 2017: 11.97 ft
- May 10, 2016: 8.80 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.
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.