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SwedenSand Run Gulch near Parma water level
River gauge, Sand Run Gulch, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.8 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Sand Run Gulch near Parma: the gauge reads 3.62 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.62 ft – 3.75 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise River near ParmaRiver gauge, Boise River | 696 cfs | Low | +6.0 cfs | 1.2 mi |
| Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,050 cfs | Very low | −580.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Dixie Drain near WilderRiver gauge, Dixie Drain | 150 cfs | Normal | −5.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Conway Gulch below 1st St at NotusRiver gauge, Conway Gulch | 17.8 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| West Hartley Gulch near CaldwellRiver gauge, West Hartley Gulch | 9.7 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 16 mi |
| Boise River at CaldwellRiver gauge, Boise River | 524 cfs | Normal | +80.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| East Hartley above Backwater near CaldwellRiver gauge, East Hartley | 22.2 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 17 mi |
| Payette River near PayetteRiver gauge, Payette River | 4.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 17 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 Sand Run Gulch near Parma today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM PDT, the water level was 3.62 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sand Run Gulch near Parma rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sand Run Gulch near Parma normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:13213072(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.79961, -116.97571(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 | 3.62 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sand Run Gulch near Parma (usgs:13213072). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/sand-run-gulch-near-parma
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