Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe water level

Name: Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Lost River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 34.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe, where the gauge shows 1.13 ft.

It is 2.27 ft below the flood stage of 3.40 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.13 ft – 1.21 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: 3.90 ftMay 10, 1966

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 3.40 ft.

What happens at each level

3.40 ft: Minor flooding is possible at Summit Creek, Wet Creek, and upper reaches of the Little Lost River from the Clyde area downstream to Knolling Road. Isolated seep and ponding possible in low-lying areas.
3.00 ft: Nearing bankfull for Summit Creek, Wet Creek and upper reaches of the Little Lost River from Clyde area downstream to Knolling Road. Isolated seep and ponding possible in low-lying areas.
1.13 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.90 ft	May 10, 1966
2	3.83 ft	June 6, 1995
3	3.72 ft	May 26, 1958
4	3.58 ft	May 16, 1984
5	3.56 ft	April 6, 1969
6	3.49 ft	March 17, 1974
7	3.47 ft	June 9, 1972
8	3.45 ft	May 29, 1967
9	3.41 ft	June 1, 1971
10	3.39 ft	June 9, 1970

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 55° 31° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 59° 37° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 60° 38° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 59° 47° 0.06 in Wind 15 mph

21 Wed 59° 46° 0.03 in Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 61° 46° 0.08 in, 61% Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 50° 35° 0.25 in, 66% Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Lost River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Lost River above Flood Diversion near HoweRiver gauge, Little Lost River	36.9 cfs	Low	±0	19 mi
Little Lost River near HoweRiver gauge, Little Lost River	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near MackayRiver gauge, Lower Cedar Creek	10.8 cfs	Normal	±0	20 mi
Big Lost River near LeslieRiver gauge, Big Lost River	69.2 cfs	Normal	−9.8 cfs	22 mi
Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near MackayRiver gauge, Big Lost River	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	±0	24 mi
Big Lost River below Moore Diversion near MooreRiver gauge, Big Lost River	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	25 mi
Warm Springs Creek below Diversion near MackayRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek	42.7 cfs	High	±0	29 mi
Thousand Springs Creek near ChillyRiver gauge, Thousand Springs Creek	5.1 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	30 mi
Antelope Creek near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Antelope Creek	4.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	31 mi
Big Lost River at Arco at Sunset RoadRiver gauge, Big Lost River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe?

The official flood stage is 3.40 ft. The level is currently 2.27 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 Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM MDT, the water level was 1.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe?

The highest level on record is 3.90 ft on May 10, 1966.

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:13118700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.13861, -113.24528 (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	1.13 ft	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional
Flow	34.3 cfs	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe (usgs:13118700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/little-lost-river-below-wet-creek-near-howe

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