River stage
Snake River (ID, WA, WY)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 31 of 31
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 31 of 31 gauges on the Snake River (ID, WA, WY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Snake River levels, gauge by gauge
The Snake River is measured at 31 gauges across Idaho, Washington, Wyoming. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot | 5.39 ft | normal, rising |
| Blackfoot (Tilden Bridge-Ft. Hall) | 3.26 ft | below flood stage |
| Bliss | — | reports flow only (6.74 kcfs) |
| Buhl | 1.43 ft | no flood stage set |
| C.J. Strike Reservoir | — | reports flow only (8.51 kcfs) |
| Heise | 3.07 ft | normal, falling |
| Hells Canyon | 63.35 ft | normal, steady |
| Irwin | 5.98 ft | normal, falling |
| King Hill | 6.13 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lorenzo | 3.96 ft | normal, falling |
| Bruneau | — | reports flow only (8.10 kcfs) |
| Hagerman | — | reports flow only (5.57 kcfs) |
| McDuff Rapids | 4.94 ft | no flood stage set |
| Milner | 0.78 ft | no flood stage set |
| Milner - Combined | — | reports flow only (0.00 kcfs) |
| Milner Lower Power Plant | — | reports flow only (0.00 kcfs) |
| Howells Ferry | 3.71 ft | normal, falling |
| Murphy | 20.65 ft | no flood stage set |
| Neeley | 3.40 ft | normal, falling |
| Nyssa | 5.91 ft | no flood stage set |
| Pigeon Cove near Twin Falls | 95.28 ft | no flood stage set |
| Shelley | 5.47 ft | normal, rising |
| Twin Falls | 1.88 ft | no flood stage set |
| Weiser | 3.12 ft | normal, steady |
| Anatone | 3.25 ft | normal, steady |
| Little Goose Dam | 636.54 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lower Granite | 735.84 ft | no flood stage set |
| Alpine | 3.51 ft | no flood stage set |
| Flagg Ranch | 2.55 ft | normal, rising |
| Jackson | 1.75 ft | normal, rising |
| Jackson Dam | 2.27 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Snake River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Blackfoot, ID, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Snake River (MN) different river, same name
- Snake River (Alvarado, MN) different river, same name
- Snake River (NE) different river, same name
- Trail Creek (ID) 1 gauge
- Salmon River (ID) 2 gauges
- Willow Creek (ID) 2 gauges
- Salt River (WY) 1 gauge
- Fish Creek (WY) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Snake River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 31 reporting gauges on the Snake River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Snake River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Blackfoot is at 5.39 ft; Heise is at 3.07 ft; Hells Canyon is at 63.35 ft; Irwin is at 5.98 ft.
Where is the Snake River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 31 gauges on the Snake River across Idaho, Washington, Wyoming.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.