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SwedenLemhi River near McFarland water level
River gauge, Lemhi River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 97.6 cfs
History
What this means
The Lemhi River near McFarland is at 2.94 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.91 ft and 2.97 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
Floating and fishing near Lemhi River near McFarland
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Lemhi River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemhi River near LemhiRiver gauge, Lemhi River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Lemhi River below L5 Diversion near SalmonRiver gauge, Lemhi River | 157 cfs | Low | ±0 | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Creek above Mouth at Leadore IDRiver gauge, Big Timber Creek | 5.9 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Pahsimeroi River at EllisRiver gauge, Pahsimeroi River | 189 cfs | Very low | −3.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Salmon River at SalmonRiver gauge, Salmon River | 2.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Clark Canyon ReservoirReservoir | 5,516.99 ft | Normal | 37 mi | |
| Panther Creek at CobaltRiver gauge, Panther Creek | 32.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Napias Creek below Arnett Creek near LeesburgRiver gauge, Napias Creek | 10.7 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 39 mi |
| Beaverhead River at Barretts MTRiver gauge, Beaverhead River | 92.6 cfs | Very low | −2.0 cfs | 45 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 Lemhi River near McFarland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lemhi River near McFarland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lemhi River near McFarland normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:13304700(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.80257, -113.56588(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 | 2.94 ft | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 97.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lemhi River near McFarland (usgs:13304700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/lemhi-river-near-mcfarland
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