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Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry water level

River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.56ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
420 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 16.02 ft Minor floodstage 11.50 ft

History

2.562.582.60ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.562.582.60ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry reads 2.56 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.94 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.55 ft and 2.61 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
16.02 ftJune 21, 1918

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.50 ft, still 8.94 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft
Flooding is likely in low-lying areas below Minidoka Dam through Burley. Water will be near boat launch walls at Airport and in Burley. Homes at rivers edge may experience water near property lines and near structures.
10.20 ft
Low-lying areas below Minidoka Dam through the Burley area will experience high flows. Water will be on the sidewalk near Morrey's Steakhouse.
2.56 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
116.02 ftJune 21, 1918
215.49 ftJune 21, 1997
314.18 ftJune 8, 1914
413.80 ftJune 18, 1912
513.72 ftJune 24, 1917
613.68 ftJune 25, 1911
713.54 ftJuly 3, 1927
813.40 ftJune 2, 1913
913.36 ftJune 2, 1921
1013.28 ftJune 5, 1943

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:54 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River 2.25 ft Below flood stage −0.36 ft 113 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River 903 cfs Normal −437.0 cfs 110 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River 1.66 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 107 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 6.01 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 97 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River 5.65 ft Below flood stage +0.06 ft 86 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 5.30 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 68 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 2.96 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 59 mi
Snake River at NeeleyRiver gauge, Snake River 2.01 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 32 mi
Snake River near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 474 cfs Very low −49.0 cfs 50 mi
Snake River at Pigeon Cove near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 1,000 cfs Low −70.0 cfs 57 mi
Snake River near BuhlRiver gauge, Snake River 1,770 cfs Very low −90.0 cfs 62 mi
Snake River at King HillRiver gauge, Snake River 5,840 cfs Very low −1,210.0 cfs 89 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake WalcottLake 4,237.57 ft Very low 0.9 mi
Cassia Creek below Blacksmith CreekRiver gauge, Cassia Creek 7.1 cfs Normal ±0 27 mi
Milner LakeLake 9.45 ft Normal 28 mi
Snake River Gaging Station at MilnerRiver gauge, Snake River Gaging Station 0.0 cfs Low ±0 28 mi
American Falls ReservoirReservoir 4,313.70 ft Low 32 mi
Goose Creek above Trapper Creek near OakleyRiver gauge, Goose Creek 1.45 ft Below flood stage ±0 44 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry?

The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 8.94 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry?

The highest level on record is 16.02 ft on June 21, 1918.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:13081500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.67278, -113.50028 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.56 ft 2026-10-20 21:30 Provisional
Flow 420 cfs 2026-10-20 21:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry (usgs:13081500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-near-minidoka-id-at-howells-ferry

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer