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Snake River at Blackfoot water level

River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.29ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,960 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 13.55 ft Minor floodstage 10.50 ft

History

5.25.45.6ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 295.25.45.6ftOct 16Oct 22Oct 29
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.59 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Snake River at Blackfoot, where the gauge shows 5.29 ft.

It is 5.21 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.59 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM. The 30-day range is 5.24 ft – 5.50 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
13.55 ftJune 17, 1997
Forecast peak
5.59 ftMonday, October 26 at 12:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

What happens at each level

13.50 ft
Inundation of roads and parking lots will occur in the commercial area near the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and Interstate 15. Water is at least 1 foot above the loading docks at the Ridleys Plaza. Significant flooding of farmland and roads near the river is likely. Major flooding could occur in the Jensen's Grove area that could impact Walmart.
13.00 ft
Major flooding will occur throughout Bingham County. Major damage will occur on farm ground and water could top over the top of the Highway 26 bridge at Interstate 15.
12.60 ft
Major flooding will occur in the Rose area at the Rose Ponds along Interstate 15, and in the Riverton and Schrader Island area. At 12.0 feet, the water will come over the top of the levee at Rose Ponds.
11.50 ft
Lowland flooding will occur. Flooding is possible along US Highway 26 beneath the Interstate 15 underpass.
11.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur in the Riverton area and in the Watson slough area.
10.50 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river from Rose to Blackfoot and downstream from Blackfoot. Water may seep into Jensens Grove.
9.50 ft
Minor flooding will occur near Rose. Minor lowland flooding is possible along the river downstream from Blackfoot.
5.29 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
113.55 ftJune 17, 1997
212.04 ftMay 28, 2011
311.26 ftJune 16, 2017
410.80 ftJune 4, 2018
510.74 ftJune 6, 1999
610.44 ftJune 25, 2009
710.35 ftJune 14, 2010
810.18 ftMay 18, 1984
910.10 ftMay 3, 2006
109.90 ftApril 28, 2019

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 67° 35° – Wind 7 mph
20 Tue 65° 42° 0.02 in Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 71° 45° 0.04 in Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 74° 50° 0.07 in, 80% Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 55° 46° 1.34 in, 81% Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 52° 40° 0.01 in, 45% Wind 10 mph
25 Sun 57° 40° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River 8.90 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 89 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River 1.31 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 83 mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River 1,830 cfs Normal −50.0 cfs 75 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River 2,570 cfs Normal +70.0 cfs 59 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River 2.59 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 46 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River 1,330 cfs Normal −30.0 cfs 45 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River 1.85 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 43 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 6.07 ft Below flood stage ±0 32 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River 5.58 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 19 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 2.94 ft Below flood stage −0.14 ft 9 mi
Snake River at NeeleyRiver gauge, Snake River 2.00 ft Below flood stage ±0 39 mi
Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells FerryRiver gauge, Snake River 2.56 ft Below flood stage ±0 68 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Blackfoot River Bypass near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River Bypass 42.3 cfs Low −14.6 cfs 2.1 mi
Blackfoot River below North Canal at BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River 108 cfs Very low −64.0 cfs 2.7 mi
Blackfoot River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River 3.07 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 7 mi
Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel 157 cfs Low −8.0 cfs 7 mi
Spring Creek at Sheepskin Road near Fort HallRiver gauge, Spring Creek 224 cfs Very low +2.0 cfs 14 mi
Blackfoot River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Blackfoot River 5.48 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 17 mi
Portneuf River near TyheeRiver gauge, Portneuf River 4.56 ft Below flood stage ±0 20 mi
Portneuf River at PocatelloRiver gauge, Portneuf River 3.74 ft Below flood stage ±0 23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Snake River at Blackfoot?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 5.21 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 Snake River at Blackfoot today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM MDT, the water level was 5.29 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River at Blackfoot rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River at Blackfoot normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River at Blackfoot?

The highest level on record is 13.55 ft on June 17, 1997.

Is Snake River at Blackfoot expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.59 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:13062500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.19750, -112.36917 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.29 ft 2026-10-19 18:15 Provisional
Flow 1,960 cfs 2026-10-19 18:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River at Blackfoot (usgs:13062500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-at-blackfoot

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