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SwedenMf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine water level
River gauge, Mf Salmon River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 485 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine: the gauge reads 1.49 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 1.49 ft – 1.52 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
- 10.80 ftJune 16, 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 | 10.80 ft | June 16, 1974 |
| 2 | 8.75 ft | June 1, 2017 |
| 3 | 8.68 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 4 | 8.49 ft | May 21, 2008 |
| 5 | 8.23 ft | May 31, 2003 |
| 6 | 7.95 ft | May 29, 1999 |
| 7 | 7.78 ft | June 7, 1975 |
| 8 | 7.68 ft | April 26, 2012 |
| 9 | 7.49 ft | May 22, 2023 |
| 10 | 7.35 ft | May 20, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Mf Salmon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mf Salmon River at Mouth near ShoupRiver gauge, Mf Salmon River | 992 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 44 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek at Yellow PineRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 72.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Yankee Fork Salmon River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Yankee Fork Salmon River | 6.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Salmon River below Yankee Fork near ClaytonRiver gauge, Salmon River | 2.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Valley Creek at StanleyRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 0.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Bruno Creek near ClaytonRiver gauge, Bruno Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Sf Salmon River near Krassel Ranger StationRiver gauge, Sf Salmon River | 109 cfs | Low | −1.0 cfs | 39 mi |
| Thompson Creek near ClaytonRiver gauge, Thompson Creek | 2.6 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 40 mi |
| Paasasikwana Naokwaide below Bruno CreekRiver gauge, Paasasikwana Naokwaide | 3.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 40 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 Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM PDT, the water level was 1.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near 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 Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine?
The highest level on record is 10.80 ft on June 16, 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:13309220(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.72152, -115.01435(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 | 1.49 ft | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 485 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mf Salmon River at Mf Lodge near Yellow Pine (usgs:13309220). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/mf-salmon-river-at-mf-lodge-near-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