River stage
Salmon, Salmon River
- River level
- 2.39 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 3.53 ft
- Recent low
- 1.90 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SMNI1
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- Average
- 2.40 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.33 ft
In brief
The Salmon River at Salmon, ID read 2.39 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.61 ft below action stage. That is 0.40 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SMNI1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.33 ft | 1985-02-07 |
| 2 | 9.62 ft | 1942-01-08 |
| 3 | 9.60 ft | 1973-01-12 |
| 4 | 9.50 ft | 1983-12-13 |
| 5 | 9.15 ft | 2017-06-06 |
| 6 | 9.07 ft | 1949-02-12 |
| 7 | 9.00 ft | 1984-01-12 |
| 8 | 8.95 ft | 1932-02-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
Some farmland and low lying areas near salmon may be flooded.
- 8.00 ft
A few houses near the river may experience flooding.
- 9.50 ft
Homes and businesses near the river may experience flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salmon River flooding at Salmon?
No. The Salmon River at Salmon is at 2.39 ft, 4.61 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Salmon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 7.5 ft, moderate flooding 8.5 ft and major flooding 9.5 ft.
What is the highest the Salmon River has been at Salmon?
The highest crest on record is 10.33 ft, on 1985-02-07.
Is the Salmon River high or low right now at Salmon?
At 2.39 ft it is higher than 64% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SMNI1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13302500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.