Salmon River at Salmon water level

Name: Salmon River at Salmon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Salmon River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,100 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.17 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:13 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Salmon River at Salmon, where the gauge shows 2.31 ft.

It is 5.19 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.17 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.30 ft – 2.36 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.33 ftFebruary 7, 1985
Forecast peak: 2.28 ftMonday, October 19 at 06:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.50 ft.

What happens at each level

9.50 ft: Homes and businesses near the river may experience flooding.
8.00 ft: A few houses near the river may experience flooding.
7.50 ft: Some farmland and low lying areas near salmon may be flooded.
2.31 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	10.33 ft	February 7, 1985
2	9.62 ft	January 8, 1942
3	9.60 ft	January 12, 1973
4	9.50 ft	December 13, 1983
5	9.15 ft	June 6, 2017
6	9.07 ft	February 12, 1949
7	9.00 ft	January 12, 1984
8	8.95 ft	February 2, 1932
9	8.90 ft	February 3, 1956
10	8.69 ft	February 2, 1963

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Salmon River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salmon River below Yankee Fork near ClaytonRiver gauge, Salmon River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	75 mi
Salmon River near ShoupRiver gauge, Salmon River	1,540 cfs	Low	−30.0 cfs	28 mi
Salmon River at White BirdRiver gauge, Salmon River	12.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	124 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lemhi River below L5 Diversion near SalmonRiver gauge, Lemhi River	157 cfs	Low	±0	5.9 mi
Napias Creek below Arnett Creek near LeesburgRiver gauge, Napias Creek	11.2 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	12 mi
Panther Creek at CobaltRiver gauge, Panther Creek	32.6 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	18 mi
Lemhi River near LemhiRiver gauge, Lemhi River	3.78 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	21 mi
Lemhi River near McFarlandRiver gauge, Lemhi River	95.1 cfs	Normal	±0	31 mi
Pahsimeroi River at EllisRiver gauge, Pahsimeroi River	191 cfs	Very low	−1.0 cfs	35 mi
Mf Salmon River at Mouth near ShoupRiver gauge, Mf Salmon River	1,010 cfs	Low	−10.0 cfs	35 mi
Big Hole River below Big Lake Cr at Wisdom MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River	63.5 cfs	Normal	−5.1 cfs	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Salmon River at Salmon?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 5.19 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 Salmon River at Salmon today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Salmon River at Salmon rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Salmon River at Salmon normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salmon River at Salmon?

The highest level on record is 10.33 ft on February 7, 1985.

Is Salmon River at Salmon expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.17 ft by Monday, October 26 at 12:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13302500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.18361, -113.89528 (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	2.31 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	1,100 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon River at Salmon (usgs:13302500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/salmon-river-at-salmon

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