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SwedenKootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry water level
River gauge, Kootenai River Bel Moyie River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5,200 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry reads 71.57 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 71.47 ft and 71.59 ft.
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
- 81.00 ftJune 28, 2012
- Lowest on record
- 71.39 ftNovember 1, 2023
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.00 ft | June 28, 2012 |
| 2 | 79.40 ft | May 20, 2017 |
| 3 | 79.26 ft | May 23, 2014 |
| 4 | 78.95 ft | June 6, 2022 |
| 5 | 78.76 ft | May 23, 2016 |
| 6 | 78.66 ft | December 9, 2015 |
| 7 | 78.60 ft | May 21, 2020 |
| 8 | 78.42 ft | May 9, 2018 |
| 9 | 78.40 ft | May 25, 2021 |
| 10 | 78.04 ft | May 17, 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai River at Bonners FerryRiver gauge, Kootenai River | 45.29 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Kootenai River at LeoniaRiver gauge, Kootenai River | 10.50 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Yaak River near Troy MTRiver gauge, Yaak River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Moyie River at EastportRiver gauge, Moyie River | 3.30 ft | Very low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Kootenai River at PorthillRiver gauge, Kootenai River | 43.97 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Boundary Creek near PorthillRiver gauge, Boundary Creek | 22.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Sullivan Creek near CanyonRiver gauge, Sullivan Creek | 0.03 m | Very low | ±0 | 48 km |
| Arrow Creek near EricksonRiver gauge, Arrow Creek | 0.30 m | Normal | ±0 | 54 km |
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 Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM PDT, the water level was 71.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry?
The highest level on record is 81.00 ft on June 28, 2012. The lowest is 71.39 ft on November 1, 2023.
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:12308000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.69930, -116.19624(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 | 71.57 ft | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,200 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry (usgs:12308000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/kootenai-river-bel-moyie-river-near-bonners-ferry
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