Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue water level

Name: Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue 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

5.64ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 89.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue reads 5.64 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.36 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.64 ft and 5.69 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: 10.83 ftJune 7, 2019

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 5.36 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Areas along Riverside drive may have minor flooding.
5.64 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.83 ft	June 7, 2019
2	10.55 ft	June 13, 2022
3	9.56 ft	May 29, 2018
4	8.67 ft	May 31, 2020
5	8.46 ft	June 5, 2021

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 66° 49° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 63° 48° 0.24 in, 96% Wind 20 mph

23 Fri 51° 41° 0.94 in, 96% Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 49° 40° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 52° 36° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 54° 40° – Wind 16 mph

27 Tue 52° 33° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:59 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 75%

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	4.92 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total FlowRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	4.3 mi
Big Wood River at Stanton Crossing near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	15.6 cfs	Low	±0	10 mi
Big Wood River below Magic Dam near RichfieldRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 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	10 mi
Little Wood River above High Five Creek near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Little Wood River ReservoirReservoir	5,180.97 ft	Normal		12 mi
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near PicaboRiver gauge, Silver Creek	6.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Little Wood River near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	0.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Trail Creek at KetchumRiver gauge, Trail Creek	4.94 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	15 mi
Warm Springs Creek at Gates Road near KetchumRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek	29.4 cfs	Very low	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.36 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 S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT, the water level was 5.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue 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 S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue?

The highest level on record is 10.83 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:13140335 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.46798, -114.26774 (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	5.64 ft	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional
Flow	89.7 cfs	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near Bellevue (usgs:13140335). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/big-wood-river-at-s-broadford-bridge-near-bellevue

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