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SwedenCanyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home water level
River gauge, Canyon Creek, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home: the gauge reads 1.42 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 1.47 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.49 ftMarch 31, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.49 ft | March 31, 2017 |
| 2 | 4.36 ft | February 24, 2025 |
| 3 | 4.06 ft | April 12, 2023 |
| 4 | 3.80 ft | February 28, 2019 |
| 5 | 3.55 ft | February 15, 2014 |
| 6 | 3.53 ft | March 22, 2018 |
| 7 | 3.39 ft | June 3, 2024 |
| 8 | 3.18 ft | February 16, 2016 |
| 9 | 3.06 ft | July 17, 2022 |
| 10 | 2.97 ft | July 10, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Boise River at Anderson Ranch DamRiver gauge, Sf Boise River | 309 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Anderson Ranch ReservoirReservoir | 4,150.48 ft | Normal | 14 mi | |
| Lucky Peak LakeLake | 2,944.86 ft | Normal | 25 mi | |
| Arrowrock ReservoirReservoir | 3,132.35 ft | Normal | 26 mi | |
| Sf Boise River near FeathervilleRiver gauge, Sf Boise River | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Boise River near Twin SpringsRiver gauge, Boise River | 304 cfs | Low | +4.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Mores Creek above Robie Creek near Arrowrock DamRiver gauge, Mores Creek | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Snake River at King HillRiver gauge, Snake River | 6,990 cfs | Very low | −1,660.0 cfs | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home?
The highest level on record is 4.49 ft on March 31, 2017.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13159800(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.26111, -115.70250(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.42 ft | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain Home (usgs:13159800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/canyon-creek-at-oregon-trail-xing-near-mountain-home
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer