Bruneau River near Hot Spring water level

Name: Bruneau River near Hot Spring water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bruneau River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.51ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 41.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:59 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Bruneau River near Hot Spring is at 4.51 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.99 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.51 ft and 4.54 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.03 ftMay 15, 1984
Forecast peak: 4.70 ftSaturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Bruneau River near Hot Spring

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

Flood stage here is 9.50 ft, 4.99 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

13.20 ft: Record flooding will occur, exceeding the flood of 1984. Floodwater will cross Highway 51 near the river at Mile Marker 77. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur between Bruneau and Hot Springs. Floodwater may also cover low spots along Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
13.00 ft: Widespread flooding of agricultural land between Bruneau and Hot Springs is likely. Floodwater will cross sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the river at Mile Marker 77. Water may approach low sections of Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
11.00 ft: Water may cross low sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the Bruneau River at Mile Marker 77. Farm fields and pasture will be flooded in low areas near the river between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
9.50 ft: Minor flooding of agricultural land near the river is likely. Water will approach the bottom of the bridge where Highway 51 crosses the river at Mile Marker 77, and debris may begin piling up at the bridge.
4.51 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	13.03 ft	May 15, 1984
2	13.00 ft	March 1, 1910
3	11.81 ft	February 10, 2017
4	11.63 ft	May 17, 2005
5	10.86 ft	April 19, 2011
6	10.81 ft	May 18, 1975
7	10.56 ft	January 18, 1971
8	10.41 ft	June 1, 2019
9	10.36 ft	June 21, 1967
10	10.13 ft	February 18, 1986

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 80° 50° – Wind 16 mph

18 Sun 76° 47° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 81° 49° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 79° 55° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 78° 55° 0.03 in Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 71° 49° 0.05 in, 44% Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 64° 49° – Wind 29 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Bruneau River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bruneau River at RowlandRiver gauge, Bruneau River	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	±0	58 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cj Strike Reservoir near Grand ViewReservoir, Cj Strike Reservoir	54.67 ft	No reference yet	±0	18 mi
Big Jacks Creek at Parker Trail near GrasmereRiver gauge, Big Jacks Creek	4.34 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	19 mi
Snake River at King HillRiver gauge, Snake River	7,230 cfs	Very low	+50.0 cfs	31 mi
Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Canyon Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	34 mi
Sf Boise River at Anderson Ranch DamRiver gauge, Sf Boise River	300 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	41 mi
Anderson Ranch Reservoir at Anderson Ranch DamReservoir, Anderson Ranch Reservoir	4,150.72 ft	No reference yet	±0	43 mi
Anderson Ranch ReservoirReservoir	4,150.54 ft	Normal		43 mi
Snake River near MurphyRiver gauge, Snake River	6,800 cfs	Very low	+600 cfs	48 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bruneau River near Hot Spring?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 4.99 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 Bruneau River near Hot Spring today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT, the water level was 4.51 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bruneau River near Hot Spring rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bruneau River near Hot Spring normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bruneau River near Hot Spring?

The highest level on record is 13.03 ft on May 15, 1984.

Is Bruneau River near Hot Spring expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13168500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.77111, -115.72028 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	4.51 ft	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional
Flow	41.8 cfs	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional

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