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SwedenLittle Wood River near Carey water level
River gauge, Little Wood River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1.3 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.76 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Little Wood River near Carey reads 0.80 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.00 ft below the flood stage of 5.80 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.76 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.80 ft and 0.81 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.95 ftApril 27, 1952
- Forecast peak
- 0.76 ftWednesday, October 21 at 12:00 AM
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 5.80 ft, still 5.00 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
- Minor flooding of farmlands is likely below Carey and river channel through town may have water nearing base of bridges.
- 5.80 ft
- Widespread fields and low-lying areas between Gooding through Shoshone and Richfield will experience seepage and ponding. Portions of Mary L. Gooding Memorial Park in Shoshone will be flooded.
- 5.00 ft
- Fields and low-lying areas between Gooding and about 5 miles East of Shoshone (Dietrich Butte Road) may experience seepage and ponding. Water entering parts of Mary L. Gooding Memorial Park in Shoshone.
- 0.80 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.95 ft | April 27, 1952 |
| 2 | 8.69 ft | December 23, 1964 |
| 3 | 7.41 ft | May 12, 1958 |
| 4 | 7.20 ft | April 22, 1950 |
| 5 | 7.12 ft | April 15, 1943 |
| 6 | 7.01 ft | April 23, 1969 |
| 7 | 6.97 ft | May 30, 1983 |
| 8 | 6.78 ft | May 19, 1957 |
| 9 | 6.71 ft | May 19, 2005 |
| 10 | 6.57 ft | May 14, 1971 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Little Wood River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wood River above High Five Creek near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wood River ReservoirReservoir | 5,180.97 ft | Normal | 2.8 mi | |
| Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near PicaboRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 6.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River | 5.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Big Wood River at Stanton Crossing near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River | 15.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total FlowRiver gauge, Big Wood River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Big Wood River below Magic Dam near RichfieldRiver gauge, Big Wood River | 1.77 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| East Fork Big Wood River at GimletRiver gauge, East Fork Big Wood River | 4.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Trail Creek at KetchumRiver gauge, Trail Creek | 4.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Wood River near Carey?
The official flood stage is 5.80 ft. The level is currently 5.00 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 Little Wood River near Carey today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM MDT, the water level was 0.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Wood River near Carey rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Wood River near Carey normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Wood River near Carey?
The highest level on record is 8.95 ft on April 27, 1952.
Is Little Wood River near Carey expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.76 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13148500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.39000, -113.99972(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 | 0.80 ft | 2026-10-21 09:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Wood River near Carey (usgs:13148500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/little-wood-river-near-carey
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