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SwedenSnake River at Weiser water level
River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9,730 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.27 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:35 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Snake River at Weiser reads 3.33 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.67 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.27 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM. There is still 8.67 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.22 ft and 3.33 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.55 ftDecember 20, 1972
- Forecast peak
- 3.36 ftSaturday, October 24 at 05:00 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 12.00 ft, still 8.67 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- Major flooding will occur near the river, with extensive flooding of agricultural land in Malheur County, Oregon with several county roads underwater. Significant flooding will also occur in Weiser, Idaho with floodwater covering the water treatment plant on Mortimer Road. Floodwater may also reach the airport south of Weiser.
- 13.50 ft
- Moderate flooding is likely near Weiser with water overtopping Mortimer Road to a depth of two feet. Flooding of the Weiser Water Treatment Plant is possible. Some county roads in Malheur County near the river will have water flowing over them. Moderate flooding of agricultural land will occur near the river in Malheur County.
- 12.00 ft
- Flooding of agricultural land near the river is likely in Malheur County, Oregon and in Washington County, Idaho. Mortimer Road in Weiser will be flooded.
- 3.33 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.55 ft | December 20, 1972 |
| 2 | 15.54 ft | January 14, 1979 |
| 3 | 15.00 ft | February 17, 1933 |
| 4 | 14.67 ft | April 29, 1952 |
| 5 | 14.47 ft | January 3, 1997 |
| 6 | 14.46 ft | January 13, 1974 |
| 7 | 13.66 ft | April 20, 1984 |
| 8 | 13.60 ft | May 23, 1921 |
| 9 | 13.50 ft | February 25, 1986 |
| 10 | 12.76 ft | April 21, 1943 |
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 King HillRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,230 cfs | Very low | −20.0 cfs | 124 mi |
| Snake River near MurphyRiver gauge, Snake River | 6,990 cfs | Very low | +140 cfs | 75 mi |
| Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,670 cfs | Very low | +40.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Snake River near AnatoneRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.29 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 128 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Creek at Mouth near WeiserRiver gauge, Crane Creek | 4.9 cfs | Normal | −1.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Weiser River near WeiserRiver gauge, Weiser River | 3.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Mann Creek ReservoirReservoir | 2,825.72 ft | Low | 11 mi | |
| Payette River near PayetteRiver gauge, Payette River | 4.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| Malheur River below Nevada Dam near ValeRiver gauge, Malheur River | 10.89 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Bully Creek ReservoirReservoir | 2,479.49 ft | Normal | 26 mi | |
| Weiser River near CambridgeRiver gauge, Weiser River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Payette River near LethaRiver gauge, Payette River | 715 cfs | Normal | +152 cfs | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Snake River at Weiser?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.67 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 Snake River at Weiser today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:45 PM PDT, the water level was 3.33 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Snake River at Weiser rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Snake River at Weiser 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 Weiser?
The highest level on record is 15.55 ft on December 20, 1972.
Is Snake River at Weiser expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.27 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13269000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.24556, -116.98083(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 | 3.33 ft | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9,730 cfs | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River at Weiser (usgs:13269000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-at-weiser
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