Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine water level
River gauge, Johnson Creek, Idaho, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 72.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine: the gauge reads 1.99 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.99 ft – 2.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.32 ftJune 17, 1974
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.32 ft | June 17, 1974 |
| 2 | 8.17 ft | May 21, 2008 |
| 3 | 8.08 ft | June 4, 2010 |
| 4 | 7.45 ft | May 31, 2017 |
| 5 | 7.43 ft | May 19, 2006 |
| 6 | 7.36 ft | May 30, 2003 |
| 7 | 7.17 ft | May 19, 2009 |
| 8 | 6.62 ft | May 16, 2012 |
| 9 | 6.62 ft | May 20, 2023 |
| 10 | 6.39 ft | May 24, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Salmon River near Krassel Ranger StationRiver gauge, Sf Salmon River | 112 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow PineRiver gauge, Mf Salmon River | 499 cfs | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Payette Lake and Payette LakeLake | 1.61 ft | Low | 30 mi | |
| Nf Payette River at McCallRiver gauge, Nf Payette River | 123 cfs | Normal | −13.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| Lake Cascade and CascadeLake | 4,815.46 ft | Normal | 40 mi | |
| Little Salmon River at RigginsRiver gauge, Little Salmon River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 51 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 Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine 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 Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine?
The highest level on record is 8.32 ft on June 17, 1974.
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:13313000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.96167, -115.50000(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 | 1.99 ft | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 72.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Johnson Creek at Yellow Pine (usgs:13313000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/johnson-creek-at-yellow-pine
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