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SwedenSNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID water level
River gauge, Idaho, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12,500 cfs
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
What this means
SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID is running below normal at 4.96 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.96 ft and 5.06 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.98 ftJune 5, 2010
Floating and fishing near SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.98 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 2 | 24.21 ft | May 13, 2017 |
| 3 | 24.10 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 4 | 24.00 ft | May 21, 2006 |
| 5 | 23.19 ft | May 21, 2008 |
| 6 | 22.16 ft | May 23, 2023 |
| 7 | 22.08 ft | June 7, 2009 |
| 8 | 21.31 ft | April 27, 2012 |
| 9 | 21.18 ft | May 26, 2018 |
| 10 | 21.16 ft | June 4, 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River near AnatoneRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.30 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Soldiers Meadow ReservoirReservoir | 4,496.03 ft | Low | 14 mi | |
| Lake WahaLake | 3,366.60 ft | Normal | 15 mi | |
| Asotin Creek at AsotinRiver gauge, Asotin Creek | 1.66 ft | Lowest on record | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Mann Lake and Reservoir AReservoir | 1,788.46 ft | Low | 26 mi | |
| Grande Ronde River at TroyRiver gauge, Grande Ronde River | 3.87 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Lapwai Creek near LapwaiRiver gauge, Lapwai Creek | 10.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Clearwater River at SpaldingRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 31 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 SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT, the water level was 4.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID?
The highest level on record is 25.98 ft on June 5, 2010.
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:13317660(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.00306, -116.91694(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 | 4.96 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12,500 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID (usgs:13317660). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-at-mcduff-rapids-at-china-garden-id
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