Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs water level
River gauge, Teton River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 190 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.23 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs, where the gauge shows 1.89 ft.
It is 2.31 ft below the flood stage of 4.20 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.23 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.84 ft – 1.95 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.17 ftJuly 10, 1983
- Forecast peak
- 2.23 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 4.20 ft.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
- Several county roads under water.
- 6.00 ft
- Low point on Packsaddle Road west of Cache Bridge is likely under water.
- 5.00 ft
- Livestock and pasture land will be flooded. Cache Bridge boat ramp is under water.
- 4.20 ft
- Lowland flooding occurs along the river in the Teton River bottoms from Bates Bridge Sportsman's access down-river to Idaho Highway 33 and further down-river to 1000 North. Some river access boat ramps will be under water. Water may cover a portion of 600 South or North Cedron Road.
- 1.89 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.17 ft | July 10, 1983 |
| 2 | 5.14 ft | June 11, 1997 |
| 3 | 5.00 ft | July 5, 2011 |
| 4 | 4.66 ft | June 23, 2017 |
| 5 | 4.36 ft | June 18, 1964 |
| 6 | 4.28 ft | June 19, 1974 |
| 7 | 4.25 ft | July 2, 1982 |
| 8 | 4.19 ft | June 28, 2009 |
| 9 | 4.12 ft | June 8, 1981 |
| 10 | 4.11 ft | June 19, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Teton River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton River near St AnthonyRiver gauge, Teton River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River above Yellowstone Canal near SquirrelRiver gauge, Fall River | 427 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Fall River near SquirrelRiver gauge, Fall River | 216 cfs | Very low | +4.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Fall River near AshtonRiver gauge, Fall River | 450 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Granite Creek above Granite C Supplemental, near MooseRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 10.2 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 24 mi |
| Fall River near ChesterRiver gauge, Fall River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Henrys Fork near AshtonRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 636 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 25 mi |
| Fish Creek at WilsonRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs?
The official flood stage is 4.20 ft. The level is currently 2.31 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 Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs?
The highest level on record is 5.17 ft on July 10, 1983.
Is Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.23 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13052200(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.78194, -111.20917(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 | 1.89 ft | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 190 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Teton River above South Leigh Creek near Driggs (usgs:13052200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/teton-river-above-south-leigh-creek-near-driggs
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