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SwedenDeadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman water level
River gauge, Deadwood River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.8 cfs
History
What this means
The Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman is at 1.33 ft, in the normal range for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.46 ftJune 6, 2017
Floating and fishing near Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.46 ft | June 6, 2017 |
| 2 | 7.08 ft | August 22, 2025 |
| 3 | 6.94 ft | August 3, 2022 |
| 4 | 6.80 ft | June 5, 2019 |
| 5 | 6.75 ft | May 26, 2018 |
| 6 | 6.62 ft | August 15, 2016 |
| 7 | 6.60 ft | July 28, 2024 |
| 8 | 6.52 ft | August 19, 2020 |
| 9 | 6.43 ft | August 17, 2015 |
| 10 | 6.35 ft | August 21, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood ReservoirReservoir | 5,303.66 ft | Normal | 0.2 mi | |
| South Fork Payette River at LowmanRiver gauge, South Fork Payette River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Middle Fork Payette River near CrouchRiver gauge, Middle Fork Payette River | 5.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Lake Cascade and CascadeLake | 4,815.47 ft | Normal | 26 mi | |
| Nf Payette River near BanksRiver gauge, Nf Payette River | 244 cfs | Low | +2.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Valley Creek at StanleyRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 0.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Payette River near Horseshoe BendRiver gauge, Payette River | 803 cfs | Low | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow PineRiver gauge, Mf Salmon River | 485 cfs | Low | −7.0 cfs | 43 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 Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman?
The highest level on record is 8.46 ft on June 6, 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:13236500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.29194, -115.64194(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.33 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman (usgs:13236500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/deadwood-river-below-deadwood-reservoir-near-lowman
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