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SwedenThousand Springs Creek near Chilly water level
River gauge, Thousand Springs Creek, Idaho, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly, where the gauge shows 7.02 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.02 ft – 7.07 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Creek below Diversion near MackayRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 42.7 cfs | High | −0.7 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Big Lost River at Howell Ranch near ChillyRiver gauge, Big Lost River | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near MackayRiver gauge, Big Lost River | 1.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near MackayRiver gauge, Lower Cedar Creek | 10.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Nf Big Lost River at Wild Horse near ChillyRiver gauge, Nf Big Lost River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Big Lost River near LeslieRiver gauge, Big Lost River | 68.1 cfs | Normal | −10.9 cfs | 23 mi |
| Antelope Creek near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Antelope Creek | 4.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Little Lost River below Wet Creek near HoweRiver gauge, Little Lost River | 1.14 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 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 Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM MDT, the water level was 7.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:13122000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.06667, -113.84028(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 | 7.02 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly (usgs:13122000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/thousand-springs-creek-near-chilly
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