Palisades Reservoir near Irwin water level
River gauge, Palisades Reservoir, Idaho, United States
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What this means
The latest river stage reported for Palisades Reservoir near Irwin is 169.74 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The water is rising: up 0.31 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 169.07 ft and 169.74 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades ReservoirReservoir | 5,515.51 ft | Low | 0.0 mi | |
| Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,780 cfs | Low | +50.0 cfs | 1.6 mi |
| Greys River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Greys River | 246 cfs | Low | +9.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,790 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Salt River above Reservoir, near EtnaRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Fish Creek at WilsonRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Flat Creek below Cache Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Flat Creek | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 24 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 Palisades Reservoir near Irwin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM MDT, the water level was 169.74 ft. Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Palisades Reservoir near Irwin rising or falling?
Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Palisades Reservoir near Irwin normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:13032450(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.33028, -111.20556(WGS84)- 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 | 169.74 ft | 2026-10-20 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Palisades Reservoir near Irwin (usgs:13032450). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/palisades-reservoir-near-irwin
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