Rivers in Idaho
Salmon River below Yankee Fork
Below flood stage
2.29ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 8:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 9.50 ft
- Record crest
- 10.64 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 9.50 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 9.50 ftFlooding of lowland areas and ponding from the Sunbeam area downstream through Challis to the Ellis region. Campgrounds near Challis and Ellis will have water in them. Side roads from Challis to Sunbeam may be washed out or have water over them.
- 9.00 ftSalmon River will be within one foot of bankfull in many locations between the Sunbeam area downstream through Challis to the Ellis region. Localized lowland seep and ponding is possible.
Crest history
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1957.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 5, 2017 | 10.64 ft |
| 2 | June 8, 1972 | 10.59 ft |
| 3 | June 1, 1986 | 10.55 ft |
| 4 | June 11, 1965 | 10.55 ft |
| 5 | May 21, 2006 | 10.22 ft |
| 6 | June 20, 1982 | 10.19 ft |
| 7 | June 5, 1957 | 10.17 ft |
| 8 | June 5, 2010 | 10.08 ft |
| 9 | May 24, 1958 | 9.81 ft |
| 10 | May 31, 2003 | 9.74 ft |
| 11 | April 26, 2012 | 9.36 ft |
| 12 | June 13, 2022 | 9.28 ft |
| 13 | May 21, 2008 | 8.64 ft |
| 14 | June 24, 2011 | 8.48 ft |
| 15 | June 6, 2009 | 8.44 ft |
| 16 | May 27, 2018 | 8.19 ft |
| 17 | May 27, 2014 | 7.91 ft |
| 18 | June 7, 2019 | 7.64 ft |
| 19 | June 1, 2002 | 7.56 ft |
| 20 | May 9, 2016 | 6.98 ft |
| 21 | June 1, 2020 | 6.91 ft |
| 22 | May 25, 2000 | 6.77 ft |
| 23 | May 15, 2013 | 6.68 ft |
| 24 | May 20, 2005 | 6.64 ft |
| 25 | May 21, 2007 | 6.17 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 13, 2022: 9.28 ft
- June 5, 2021: 5.24 ft
- June 1, 2020: 6.91 ft
- June 7, 2019: 7.64 ft
- May 27, 2018: 8.19 ft
- June 5, 2017: 10.64 ft
- May 9, 2016: 6.98 ft
- June 2, 2015: 5.60 ft
- May 27, 2014: 7.91 ft
- May 15, 2013: 6.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. 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.