Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow water level

Name: Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Big Wood River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.58ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 142 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.83 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow is at 1.58 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.42 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.83 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.58 ft and 1.59 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.36 ftMay 7, 2017
Forecast peak: 1.83 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow

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

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 4.42 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Numerous locations from the confluence of Warm Springs Creek downstream to Bellevue will have flooding problems. Many roads may be inaccessible and many houses and infrastructure will be impacted. Significant floodingin Cedar, War Eagle, and Della Vista Drives in the lower subdivisions in Hailey area will be inaccessible. Flooding in Riverview Drive area of Bellevue. Draper Preserve in Hailey is inaccessible. Water may be over some secondary roads in West Ketchum (Wood River Drive).
7.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur along Cedar, War Eagle, and Della Vista Drives in the lower subdivisions in Hailey which may be inaccessible. FLooding in Riverview Drive area of Bellevue. Draper Preserve in Hailey is inaccessible. Water may be over some secondary roads in West Ketchum (Wood River Drive). Gimlet subdivision will have some residents with flooding issues.
6.00 ft: Street flooding will occur along Cedar, War Eagle, and Della Vista Drives in the lower subdivisions in Hailey and Riverview drive in Bellevue. Draper Preserve in Hailey is inaccessible. Water may be over some secondary roads in West Ketchum (Wood River Drive). Gimlet subdivision will have flooding issues.
5.00 ft: Near bankfull from Ketchum down-river to Glendale Road Bridge south of Bellevue. Some lowland seepage and ponding is possible in residential areas near the river especially in the Della View subdivision on far western War Eagle Drive. Gimlet subdivision may experience ponding.
1.58 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.36 ft	May 7, 2017
2	7.93 ft	May 30, 1983
3	7.92 ft	May 21, 2006
4	7.72 ft	May 25, 1967
5	7.20 ft	June 16, 1974
6	6.94 ft	June 18, 1982
7	6.82 ft	May 30, 1986
8	6.80 ft	May 14, 1982
9	6.60 ft	June 5, 1997
10	6.46 ft	May 26, 1969

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 64° 41° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 66° 43° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 64° 50° 0.12 in Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 63° 48° 0.04 in, 27% Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 65° 48° 0.38 in, 76% Wind 19 mph

23 Fri 59° 44° 0.07 in, 76% Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 55° 39° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Big Wood River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Wood River near KetchumRiver gauge, Big Wood River	4.93 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	5.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.3 mi
Big Wood River at Stanton Crossing near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	15.6 cfs	Low	−0.5 cfs	13 mi
Big Wood River below Magic Dam near RichfieldRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Fork Big Wood River at GimletRiver gauge, East Fork Big Wood River	4.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.9 mi
Trail Creek at KetchumRiver gauge, Trail Creek	4.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	11 mi
Warm Springs Creek at Gates Road near KetchumRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek	29.4 cfs	Very low	−1.1 cfs	12 mi
Little Wood River above High Five Creek near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	1.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	13 mi
Trail Creek near Sun ValleyRiver gauge, Trail Creek	15.9 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Little Wood River ReservoirReservoir	5,180.74 ft	Normal		16 mi
Camas Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Camas Creek	1.1 cfs	Very low	±0	17 mi
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near PicaboRiver gauge, Silver Creek	6.65 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.42 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 Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow?

The highest level on record is 8.36 ft on May 7, 2017.

Is Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total Flow expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.83 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13139510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.51722, -114.32167 (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	1.58 ft	2026-10-19 21:45	Provisional
Flow	142 cfs	2026-10-19 21:45	Provisional

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