Sf Boise River near Featherville water level

Name: Sf Boise River near Featherville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sf Boise River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.63ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 165 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.63 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:12 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sf Boise River near Featherville, where the gauge shows 1.63 ft.

It is 5.57 ft below the flood stage of 7.20 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.63 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.63 ft – 1.64 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.24 ftMay 7, 2017
Forecast peak: 1.64 ftFriday, October 23 at 11:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.20 ft.

What happens at each level

7.20 ft: Low lying areas along the river will begin to flood from Pine Bridge upstream to Featherville. Minor flooding will impact some homes and cabins in the Lagoon Circle area. Water will threaten sections of Elk Valley Way and Redfish Lane. Campgrounds adjacent to the river will be impacted. Debris in the river such as logs and trees may begin piling up at bridge crossings.
1.63 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	8.24 ft	May 7, 2017
2	7.87 ft	March 30, 1983
3	7.79 ft	May 21, 2006
4	7.74 ft	May 17, 1997
5	7.69 ft	April 27, 2012
6	7.32 ft	May 17, 1996
7	7.20 ft	May 15, 1984
8	6.97 ft	May 23, 2023
9	6.33 ft	June 16, 2011
10	5.50 ft	June 7, 2019

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 73° 43° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 72° 49° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 71° 50° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 70° 51° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 68° 51° 0.19 in, 25% Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 67° 49° 0.16 in, 69% Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 59° 45° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 05:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Sf Boise River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sf Boise River at Anderson Ranch DamRiver gauge, Sf Boise River	309 cfs	Normal	+24.0 cfs	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Anderson Ranch ReservoirReservoir	4,150.48 ft	Normal		12 mi
Boise River near Twin SpringsRiver gauge, Boise River	300 cfs	Low	−4.0 cfs	24 mi
Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Canyon Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	26 mi
Arrowrock ReservoirReservoir	3,132.35 ft	Normal		32 mi
Snake River at King HillRiver gauge, Snake River	7,400 cfs	Low	+220 cfs	35 mi
Mores Creek above Robie Creek near Arrowrock DamRiver gauge, Mores Creek	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	±0	36 mi
Lucky Peak LakeLake	2,944.86 ft	Normal		37 mi
Camas Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Camas Creek	1.1 cfs	Very low	±0	40 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sf Boise River near Featherville?

The official flood stage is 7.20 ft. The level is currently 5.57 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 Sf Boise River near Featherville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT, the water level was 1.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sf Boise River near Featherville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sf Boise River near Featherville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sf Boise River near Featherville?

The highest level on record is 8.24 ft on May 7, 2017.

Is Sf Boise River near Featherville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.63 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13186000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.49583, -115.30806 (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	1.63 ft	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional
Flow	165 cfs	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Boise River near Featherville (usgs:13186000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/sf-boise-river-near-featherville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer