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SwedenSnake River at King Hill water level
River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7,120 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
The Snake River at King Hill is running far below normal at 6.04 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 6.02 ft and 6.11 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.30 ftJune 22, 1918
Floating and fishing near Snake River at King Hill
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.30 ft | June 22, 1918 |
| 2 | 15.51 ft | June 22, 1997 |
| 3 | 13.06 ft | April 14, 2017 |
| 4 | 13.04 ft | June 7, 1999 |
| 5 | 12.58 ft | April 21, 2006 |
| 6 | 12.50 ft | June 2, 2011 |
| 7 | 12.16 ft | June 10, 1995 |
| 8 | 11.85 ft | April 18, 2009 |
| 9 | 11.40 ft | April 24, 2019 |
| 10 | 11.13 ft | April 19, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Snake River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River | 5.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 144 mi |
| Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 136 mi |
| Snake River at NeeleyRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 119 mi |
| Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells FerryRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 89 mi |
| Snake River near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 496 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 46 mi |
| Snake River at Pigeon Cove near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,060 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Snake River near BuhlRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,840 cfs | Very low | +10.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Snake River near MurphyRiver gauge, Snake River | 6,050 cfs | Very low | −740.0 cfs | 62 mi |
| Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,630 cfs | Very low | −90.0 cfs | 108 mi |
| Snake River at WeiserRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.32 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 124 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malad River near GoodingRiver gauge, Malad River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Sf Boise River at Anderson Ranch DamRiver gauge, Sf Boise River | 295 cfs | Normal | −19.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Salmon Falls Creek near HagermanRiver gauge, Salmon Falls Creek | 192 cfs | Very low | −17.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Anderson Ranch ReservoirReservoir | 4,150.61 ft | Normal | 28 mi | |
| Box Canyon Springs near WendellRiver gauge, Box Canyon Springs | 318 cfs | Very low | +3.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Briggs Spring at Head near BuhlRiver gauge, Briggs Spring | 95.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Bruneau River near Hot SpringRiver gauge, Bruneau River | 4.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Canyon Creek at Oregon Trail Xing near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Canyon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 31 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 Snake River at King Hill today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT, the water level was 6.04 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Snake River at King Hill rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Snake River at King Hill normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River at King Hill?
The highest level on record is 16.30 ft on June 22, 1918.
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:13154500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.00222, -115.20250(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 | 6.04 ft | 2026-10-18 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7,120 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-18 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River at King Hill (usgs:13154500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-at-king-hill
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