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SwedenSnake River near Murphy water level
River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5,930 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Snake River near Murphy: the gauge reads 20.29 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.92 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 20.29 ft – 21.55 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.27 ftFebruary 10, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.27 ft | February 10, 2017 |
| 2 | 30.31 ft | April 27, 2019 |
| 3 | 28.98 ft | June 4, 2018 |
| 4 | 26.82 ft | May 26, 20 |
| 5 | 25.41 ft | May 25, 21 |
| 6 | 24.00 ft | June 8, 2022 |
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 Minidoka Id at Howells FerryRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 152 mi |
| Snake River near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 501 cfs | Very low | +5.0 cfs | 107 mi |
| Snake River at Pigeon Cove near Twin FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,060 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 98 mi |
| Snake River near BuhlRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,840 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 94 mi |
| Snake River at King HillRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,180 cfs | Very low | +80.0 cfs | 62 mi |
| Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,630 cfs | Very low | −40.0 cfs | 52 mi |
| Snake River at WeiserRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 75 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Peak LakeLake | 2,945.24 ft | Normal | 25 mi | |
| Lake Lowell and Deer Flat DamsLake | 2,525.65 ft | High | 28 mi | |
| Boise River at Glenwood Bridge near BoiseRiver gauge, Boise River | 225 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Boise River South Channel at EagleRiver gauge, Boise River South Channel | 199 cfs | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Eagle Drain at EagleCanal gauge, Eagle Drain | 13.0 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 30 mi |
| Mason Creek at CaldwellRiver gauge, Mason Creek | 57.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| South Middleton Drain at MiddletonRiver gauge, South Middleton Drain | 41.7 cfs | Normal | −7.1 cfs | 33 mi |
| Boise River at CaldwellRiver gauge, Boise River | 437 cfs | Normal | −34.0 cfs | 33 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 near Murphy today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 AM PDT, the water level was 20.29 ft. Down 0.92 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Snake River near Murphy rising or falling?
Down 0.92 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Snake River near Murphy 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 near Murphy?
The highest level on record is 33.27 ft on February 10, 2017.
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:13172500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.25481, -116.39064(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 | 20.29 ft | 2026-10-18 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,930 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River near Murphy (usgs:13172500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/snake-river-near-murphy
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