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SwedenSalmon River at White Bird water level
River gauge, Salmon River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 3,800 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.21 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:13 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Salmon River at White Bird is at 12.41 ft, in the normal range.
It is 19.59 ft below the flood stage of 32.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.21 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 12.41 ft and 12.51 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 37.50 ftJune 1, 1894
- Forecast peak
- 12.38 ftSunday, October 18 at 05:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Salmon River at White Bird
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 32.00 ft, 19.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
- Flooding threatens some homes and businesses. Many roads flooded and impassable.
- 33.00 ft
- Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. Floooding threatens many secondary roads and comes close to inundating highway 95. Several thousand acres of low lying land are also flooded.
- 32.00 ft
- Flooding threatens Route 95 near Whitebird.
- 12.41 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 | 37.50 ft | June 1, 1894 |
| 2 | 35.81 ft | June 17, 1974 |
| 3 | 33.05 ft | May 24, 1956 |
| 4 | 32.95 ft | June 3, 1948 |
| 5 | 32.56 ft | June 1, 1986 |
| 6 | 32.26 ft | May 18, 1997 |
| 7 | 32.23 ft | June 2, 1972 |
| 8 | 32.18 ft | June 12, 1965 |
| 9 | 31.56 ft | June 10, 1996 |
| 10 | 31.51 ft | May 21, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 129 mi |
| Salmon River at SalmonRiver gauge, Salmon River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 124 mi |
| Salmon River near ShoupRiver gauge, Salmon River | 1,570 cfs | Low | ±0 | 96 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Salmon River at RigginsRiver gauge, Little Salmon River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Sf Clearwater River at StitesRiver gauge, Sf Clearwater River | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN IDRiver gauge | 12,700 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Lawyer Creek at KamiahRiver gauge, Lawyer Creek | 9.0 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 34 mi |
| Soldiers Meadow ReservoirReservoir | 4,496.22 ft | Low | 35 mi | |
| Snake River near AnatoneRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.30 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 40 mi |
| Lake WahaLake | 3,366.62 ft | Normal | 40 mi | |
| Lochsa River near LowellRiver gauge, Lochsa River | 359 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Salmon River at White Bird?
The official flood stage is 32.00 ft. The level is currently 19.59 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 White Bird today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM PDT, the water level was 12.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Salmon River at White Bird rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Salmon River at White Bird 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 White Bird?
The highest level on record is 37.50 ft on June 1, 1894.
Is Salmon River at White Bird expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.21 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13317000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.75028, -116.32389(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 | 12.41 ft | 2026-10-18 23:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,800 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-18 23:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon River at White Bird (usgs:13317000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/salmon-river-at-white-bird
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