Antelope Creek near Darlington water level

Name: Antelope Creek near Darlington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Antelope Creek, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.61ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 33.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Antelope Creek near Darlington is at 4.61 ft, in the normal range.

It is 1.39 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.55 ft and 4.65 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.37 ftJune 7, 2019

Floating and fishing near Antelope Creek near Darlington

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 1.39 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

6.00 ft: Flooding possible along stretches of Antelope Creek from the Grouse area downstream to the Big Lost River.
5.50 ft: High flows on Antelope Creek may be within 1/2 foot of bankfull in many locations. During freezing conditions, ice jams may cause localized flooding.
4.80 ft: High flows during freezing conditions may create ice jams and cause localized flood conditions.
4.61 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.37 ft	June 7, 2019
2	6.24 ft	May 26, 2018
3	5.91 ft	May 6, 2022
4	5.16 ft	May 31, 2020
5	4.50 ft	May 26, 1922
6	4.49 ft	June 7, 2021

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 37° – Wind 16 mph

18 Sun 62° 42° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 60° 42° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 58° 47° 0.08 in, 24% Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 60° 45° 0.05 in, 24% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 62° 45° 0.07 in, 74% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 50° 38° 0.17 in, 74% Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Lost River below Moore Diversion near MooreRiver gauge, Big Lost River	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	8 mi
Big Lost River near LeslieRiver gauge, Big Lost River	69.2 cfs	Normal	−9.8 cfs	9 mi
Big Lost River at Arco at Sunset RoadRiver gauge, Big Lost River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near MackayRiver gauge, Big Lost River	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Big Lost River near ArcoRiver gauge, Big Lost River	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near MackayRiver gauge, Lower Cedar Creek	10.8 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Warm Springs Creek below Diversion near MackayRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek	42.7 cfs	High	±0	22 mi
Little Lost River near HoweRiver gauge, Little Lost River	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Antelope Creek near Darlington?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 1.39 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 Antelope Creek near Darlington today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.61 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Antelope Creek near Darlington rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Antelope Creek near Darlington normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Antelope Creek near Darlington?

The highest level on record is 6.37 ft on June 7, 2019.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13131000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.73361, -113.51472 (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	4.61 ft	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional
Flow	33.0 cfs	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Antelope Creek near Darlington (usgs:13131000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/antelope-creek-near-darlington

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer