Snake River at Neeley water level
River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 308 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 06:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Snake River at Neeley reads 2.02 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.48 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 06:00 AM. There is still 7.48 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.97 ft and 2.27 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.46 ftJune 19, 1997
- Forecast peak
- 2.00 ftSunday, October 18 at 06:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.50 ft, still 7.48 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 9.50 ft
- High flows below American Falls Dam to the Massacre Rocks area. Boat Launch areas may close due to high water. Dock may be impacted.
- 8.90 ft
- High flows below American Falls Dam to the Massacre rocks area. Boat Launch areas will experience high water problems and docks may be impacted.
- 2.02 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.46 ft | June 19, 1997 |
| 2 | 9.71 ft | June 15, 1983 |
| 3 | 9.71 ft | June 27, 1950 |
| 4 | 9.67 ft | June 19, 1984 |
| 5 | 9.59 ft | June 22, 1964 |
| 6 | 9.43 ft | June 7, 2011 |
| 7 | 9.03 ft | June 16, 2017 |
| 8 | 8.84 ft | June 30, 2009 |
| 9 | 8.26 ft | June 7, 2018 |
| 10 | 8.25 ft | April 29, 2019 |
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 near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River | 2,500 cfs | Normal | −10.0 cfs | 93 mi |
| Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 85 mi |
| Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,350 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 84 mi |
| Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 82 mi |
| Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 6.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 71 mi |
| Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River | 5.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 58 mi |
| Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River | 5.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 39 mi |
| Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 31 mi |
| Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells FerryRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Snake River near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 501 cfs | Very low | +5.0 cfs | 82 mi |
| Snake River at Pigeon Cove near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,060 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 89 mi |
| Snake River near BuhlRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,840 cfs | Very low | +10.0 cfs | 93 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls ReservoirReservoir | 4,312.74 ft | Low | 0.8 mi | |
| Portneuf River near TyheeRiver gauge, Portneuf River | 4.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Portneuf River at PocatelloRiver gauge, Portneuf River | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Spring Creek at Sheepskin Road near Fort HallRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 224 cfs | Very low | +4.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Lake WalcottLake | 4,237.57 ft | Very low | 31 mi | |
| Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel | 166 cfs | Low | −15.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| Blackfoot River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 32 mi |
| Marsh Creek near McCammonRiver gauge, Marsh Creek | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Snake River at Neeley?
The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 7.48 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 Snake River at Neeley today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.02 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Snake River at Neeley rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Snake River at Neeley normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River at Neeley?
The highest level on record is 11.46 ft on June 19, 1997.
Is Snake River at Neeley expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 06:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13077000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.76750, -112.87944(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 | 2.02 ft | 2026-10-18 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 308 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River at Neeley (usgs:13077000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-at-neeley
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