Medicine Lodge Creek near Small water level

Name: Medicine Lodge Creek near Small water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Medicine Lodge Creek, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.76ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM MDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 24.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Medicine Lodge Creek near Small, where the gauge shows 4.76 ft.

It is 2.94 ft below the flood stage of 7.70 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.76 ft – 4.80 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: 10.03 ftMarch 23, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.70 ft.

What happens at each level

7.70 ft: Possible flooding from near Edie Ranch and School downstream through the Small, Idaho area. Ponding in low-lying areas possible.
7.20 ft: Near bankfull from Edie Ranch downstream through the Small, Idaho area.
4.76 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.03 ft	March 23, 2018
2	9.09 ft	June 19, 1995
3	8.34 ft	June 3, 1999
4	8.32 ft	June 3, 1998
5	8.06 ft	March 17, 1997
6	7.64 ft	May 22, 1993
7	7.35 ft	May 21, 2006
8	6.98 ft	March 17, 2012
9	6.96 ft	June 9, 2011
10	6.79 ft	May 21, 2005

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 61° 36° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 63° 43° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 62° 45° 0.02 in, 31% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 66° 46° 0.06 in, 79% Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 52° 39° 0.58 in, 95% Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 46° 33° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 50° 34° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Camas Creek at CamasRiver gauge, Camas Creek	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Red Rock R below Lima Reservoir near Monida MTRiver gauge, Red Rock R	11.8 cfs	Low	±0	27 mi
Lima Reservoir Upstream of Clark Canyon ReservoirReservoir	6,567.28 ft	Normal		27 mi
Henrys Fork near RexburgRiver gauge, Henrys Fork	3.01 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	39 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	41 mi
Nf Teton River near Sugar CityRiver gauge, Nf Teton River	58.2 cfs	Normal	−3.8 cfs	41 mi
Henrys Fork at St AnthonyRiver gauge, Henrys Fork	3.21 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	42 mi
Little Lost River below Wet Creek near HoweRiver gauge, Little Lost River	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	42 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Medicine Lodge Creek near Small?

The official flood stage is 7.70 ft. The level is currently 2.94 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 Medicine Lodge Creek near Small today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM MDT, the water level was 4.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Medicine Lodge Creek near Small rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Medicine Lodge Creek near Small normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Medicine Lodge Creek near Small?

The highest level on record is 10.03 ft on March 23, 2018.

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:13116500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.25917, -112.41028 (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	4.76 ft	2026-10-20 15:15	Provisional
Flow	24.9 cfs	2026-10-20 15:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Medicine Lodge Creek near Small (usgs:13116500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/medicine-lodge-creek-near-small

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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