River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake McConaughy

River stage

Doughboy, Snake River

River level
2.56 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
6.00 ft
Flood stage
8.00 ft
Record crest
5.92 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DBYN1

Record crest
5.92 ft
Flood stage
8.00 ft
Moderate flood
10.00 ft
Major flood
12.00 ft
Crest date
1982-01-07

In brief

The Snake River at Doughboy, NE read 2.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.44 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge DBYN1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 6.00 ftMinor flooding 8.00 ftModerate flooding 10.00 ftMajor flooding 12.00 ft CURRENT 2.56 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 5.92 ft 1982-01-07
2 4.93 ft 2015-01-09
3 4.80 ft 2018-12-06
4 4.76 ft 2016-12-17
5 4.62 ft 2015-05-27
6 4.21 ft 2019-07-06
7 4.17 ft 2025-09-23
8 4.11 ft 2016-06-14

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 6.00 ft

    Low lying areas along the Snake River upstream of Merrit Reservoir may flood.

  2. 8.00 ft

    Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the Snake River upstream of Merrit Reservoir.

  3. 10.00 ft

    Moderate flood stage. Roads and structures along the Snake River upstream of Merritt Reservoir will be impacted. River gage readings may also be impacted at this level.

  4. 12.00 ft

    Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Snake River upstream of Meritt Reservoir.

  5. 14.00 ft

    Flooding of Mule Deer Road will cut off access over the Snake River.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Snake River flooding at Doughboy?

No. The Snake River at Doughboy is at 2.56 ft, 3.44 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Doughboy?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.

What is the highest the Snake River has been at Doughboy?

The highest crest on record is 5.92 ft, on 1982-01-07.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DBYN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.