River stage
Ketchum, Trail Creek
- River level
- 4.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 5.83 ft
- Recent low
- 4.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TCKI1
- 30-day change
- +0.21 ft
- Average
- 5.04 ft
- Readings
- 119
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 7.83 ft
In brief
The Trail Creek at Ketchum, ID read 4.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.53 ft below action stage. That is 0.21 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TCKI1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.83 ft | 2017-06-08 |
| 2 | 7.04 ft | 2011-06-29 |
| 3 | 7.03 ft | 2019-06-07 |
| 4 | 6.95 ft | 2022-06-13 |
| 5 | 6.94 ft | 2012-06-05 |
| 6 | 6.70 ft | 2018-05-31 |
| 7 | 6.56 ft | 2016-06-06 |
| 8 | 6.41 ft | 2020-05-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.50 ft
Near bankfull from near Corral Creek and Trail Creek to the confluence of the Big Wood River.
- 7.00 ft
Lowland flooding from near Corral Creek and Trail Creek to the confluence of the Big Wood River. Flooding through areas of Sun Valley and the golf course and Boundary Campground.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Trail Creek
IDFG stocked the Trail Creek 3 times in 2026, 1,175 fish in total. Rainbow Trout - Triploid at Catchable (6+ inches) and Catchable (12-14 inches). IDFG's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 1,175 trout actually released here across 3 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 183 | June 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 642 | June 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 350 | July 2026 |
IDFG lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Idaho stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trail Creek flooding at Ketchum?
No. The Trail Creek at Ketchum is at 4.97 ft, 1.53 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ketchum?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6.5 ft and minor flooding 7 ft.
What is the highest the Trail Creek has been at Ketchum?
The highest crest on record is 7.83 ft, on 2017-06-08.
Is the Trail Creek high or low right now at Ketchum?
At 4.97 ft it is higher than 59% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TCKI1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13137500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.