Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo water level

Name: Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Silver Creek, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.63ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM MDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 86.4 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo, where the gauge shows 6.63 ft.

It is 1.67 ft below the flood stage of 8.30 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.63 ft – 6.66 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.36 ftApril 6, 2006

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 8.30 ft.

What happens at each level

8.30 ft: Minor flooding is possible from the flats near Kilpatrick Bridge Road to the confluence of the Little Wood River.
7.90 ft: Near bankfull from the flats near Kilpatrick Bridge Road to the confluence of the Little Wood River. Fields and low-lying areas may experience minor flooding, seep and ponding from the flats near Kilpatrick Bridge Road to the confluence of the Little Wood River.
6.63 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.36 ft	April 6, 2006
2	8.82 ft	April 10, 1985
3	8.64 ft	September 26, 1982
4	8.63 ft	March 22, 2017
5	8.54 ft	March 14, 1983
6	8.49 ft	March 27, 1993
7	8.35 ft	April 6, 1976
8	8.34 ft	February 19, 1986
9	8.13 ft	March 30, 2019
10	8.05 ft	April 6, 1984

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 67° 43° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 67° 45° – Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 68° 47° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 67° 49° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 69° 50° 0.05 in Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 67° 49° 0.06 in, 72% Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 55° 40° 0.04 in, 72% Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:58 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on Silver Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Silver Creek near West CampgroundRiver gauge, Silver Creek	10.68 ft	No reference yet	−0.03 ft	0.2 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Wood River near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	0.80 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Little Wood River ReservoirReservoir	5,180.97 ft	Normal		8 mi
Big Wood River at Stanton Crossing near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	15.6 cfs	Low	±0	11 mi
Little Wood River above High Five Creek near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	5.64 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Big Wood River below Magic Dam near RichfieldRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total FlowRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Camas Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Camas Creek	1.1 cfs	Very low	±0	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo?

The official flood stage is 8.30 ft. The level is currently 1.67 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 Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM MDT, the water level was 6.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo?

The highest level on record is 9.36 ft on April 6, 2006.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13150430 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.32336, -114.10835 (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	6.63 ft	2026-10-21 03:45	Provisional
Flow	86.4 cfs	2026-10-21 03:45	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-21 03:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo (usgs:13150430). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/silver-creek-at-sportsman-access-near-picabo

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