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Snake River near Menan water level

River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.87ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
2,150 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 10.57 ft Minor floodstage 8.50 ft

History

2.02.2ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.02.2ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Snake River near Menan is at 1.87 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.63 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.87 ft and 2.44 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
10.57 ftJune 9, 2011

Floating and fishing near Snake River near Menan

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 6.63 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.50 ft
Fields and low-lying areas near the river between the confluence of the Snake River and Henrys Fork downstream to the Roberts area will have minor flooding or seep/ponding of water. Menan Buttes boat launch will be flooded.
7.80 ft
Fields and low-lying areas near the river between the confluence of the Snake River and Henrys Fork downstream to the Roberts area may experience seep and ponding.
1.87 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
110.57 ftJune 9, 2011
29.89 ftJune 24, 2009
39.74 ftJune 15, 2017
49.49 ftJune 3, 2018
59.28 ftJune 13, 2010
68.49 ftApril 27, 2019
78.44 ftMay 3, 2006
88.14 ftJune 2, 2008
97.96 ftJune 7, 2020
107.21 ftMay 20, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Snake River above Jackson Lake at Flagg RanchRiver gauge, Snake River 2.40 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 70 mi
Snake River near MoranRiver gauge, Snake River 285 cfs Normal −4.0 cfs 70 mi
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River 8.91 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 63 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River 1.30 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 67 mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River 1,840 cfs Normal −60.0 cfs 67 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River 2,510 cfs Normal ±0 47 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River 2.61 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 19 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River 1,340 cfs Normal −20.0 cfs 5.2 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 6.08 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 11 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River 5.56 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 25 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 5.29 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 43 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 3.03 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 51 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Henrys Fork near RexburgRiver gauge, Henrys Fork 2.98 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 6 mi
Great Western Spillback near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Great Western Spillback 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 11 mi
Sf Teton River near RexburgRiver gauge, Sf Teton River 84.9 cfs Normal +43.7 cfs 12 mi
Willow Creek Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel 0.0 cfs Low ±0 13 mi
Willow Creek below Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek 0.0 cfs Low ±0 13 mi
Willow Creek Floodway Channel at Mouth near Id FallsRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel 2.0 cfs Low +2.0 cfs 13 mi
Sand Creek near UconRiver gauge, Sand Creek 0.0 cfs Very low −0.2 cfs 13 mi
Nf Teton River near Sugar CityRiver gauge, Nf Teton River 63.0 cfs Normal +9.5 cfs 14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Snake River near Menan?

The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.63 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 near Menan today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.87 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River near Menan rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River near Menan normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River near Menan?

The highest level on record is 10.57 ft on June 9, 2011.

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:13057000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.75278, -111.97917 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.87 ft 2026-10-19 06:45 Provisional
Flow 2,150 cfs 2026-10-19 06:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River near Menan (usgs:13057000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-near-menan

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