Snake River near Shelley water level

Name: Snake River near Shelley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.61ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 2,680 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.71 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Snake River near Shelley, where the gauge shows 5.61 ft.

It is 6.89 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.71 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 AM. The 30-day range is 5.52 ft – 5.88 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.97 ftJune 17, 1918
Forecast peak: 5.71 ftMonday, October 26 at 06:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.50 ft.

What happens at each level

13.50 ft: Major flooding of farmland is likely. Water may cover a few county roads near the river. Low lying properties near the river around Shelley and Firth may be inundated with water.
13.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding will occur along the river.
12.50 ft: Water will cover the end of Highline Road near the riverjust south of Firth. Some outbuildings at the end of Highline Road will have water in or around them and water may cover some driveways. Lowland flooding will occur adjacent to the river around Shelley downstream to near Rose.
12.00 ft: Right now
5.61 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.97 ft	June 17, 1918
2	16.05 ft	June 17, 1997
3	14.68 ft	June 22, 1917
4	14.36 ft	May 29, 1928
5	13.15 ft	May 28, 2011
6	12.90 ft	May 17, 1984
7	12.24 ft	June 16, 2017
8	12.17 ft	June 14, 1983
9	12.17 ft	June 19, 1963
10	12.16 ft	May 15, 1971

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Snake River near MoranRiver gauge, Snake River	285 cfs	Normal	±0	83 mi
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River	8.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	73 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River	1.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	70 mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River	1,840 cfs	Normal	−60.0 cfs	64 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River	2,550 cfs	Normal	+20.0 cfs	46 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River	1,340 cfs	Normal	−20.0 cfs	26 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	25 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River	6.09 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River	5.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	19 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River	3.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	28 mi
Snake River at NeeleyRiver gauge, Snake River	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	58 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blackfoot River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	5.47 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Willow Creek Floodway Channel at Mouth near Id FallsRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel	0.5 cfs	Low	+0.5 cfs	12 mi
Great Western Spillback near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Great Western Spillback	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
Willow Creek Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	16 mi
Willow Creek below Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	16 mi
Sand Creek near UconRiver gauge, Sand Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	16 mi
Blackfoot River below North Canal at BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	172 cfs	Low	−5.0 cfs	20 mi
Willow Creek below Tex Creek near RirieRiver gauge, Willow Creek	14.7 cfs	Very low	±0	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Snake River near Shelley?

The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 6.89 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 Shelley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT, the water level was 5.61 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River near Shelley rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River near Shelley 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 Shelley?

The highest level on record is 16.97 ft on June 17, 1918.

Is Snake River near Shelley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.71 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13060000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.41306, -112.13500 (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	5.61 ft	2026-10-19 11:15	Provisional
Flow	2,680 cfs	2026-10-19 11:15	Provisional

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