Trail Creek at Ketchum water level

Name: Trail Creek at Ketchum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Trail Creek, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 AM MDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 12.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Trail Creek at Ketchum, where the gauge shows 4.97 ft.

It is 2.03 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.96 ft – 4.98 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: 7.83 ftJune 8, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft: Lowland flooding from near Corral Creek and Trail Creek to the confluence of the Big Wood River. Flooding through areas of Sun Valley and the golf course and Boundary Campground.
6.50 ft: Near bankfull from near Corral Creek and Trail Creek to the confluence of the Big Wood River.
4.97 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.83 ft	June 8, 2017
2	7.04 ft	June 29, 2011
3	7.03 ft	June 7, 2019
4	6.95 ft	June 13, 2022
5	6.94 ft	June 5, 2012
6	6.70 ft	May 31, 2018
7	6.56 ft	June 6, 2016
8	6.41 ft	May 31, 2020
9	6.35 ft	June 9, 2015
10	6.28 ft	June 3, 2021

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 64° 34° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 63° 44° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 63° 43° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 62° 46° 0.15 in, 28% Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 59° 46° 0.22 in, 24% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 63° 46° 0.20 in, 82% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 53° 38° 0.02 in, 82% Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on Trail Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trail Creek near Sun ValleyRiver gauge, Trail Creek	15.5 cfs	Normal	±0	3.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Warm Springs Creek at Gates Road near KetchumRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek	29.4 cfs	Very low	±0	2.2 mi
East Fork Big Wood River at GimletRiver gauge, East Fork Big Wood River	4.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.2 mi
Nf Big Wood River near Sawtooth Nra Hq near KetchumRiver gauge, Nf Big Wood River	4.92 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Big Wood River near KetchumRiver gauge, Big Wood River	4.93 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Big Wood River at Hailey Id Total FlowRiver gauge, Big Wood River	1.58 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Big Wood River at S Broadford Bridge near BellevueRiver gauge, Big Wood River	5.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Little Wood River above High Five Creek near CareyRiver gauge, Little Wood River	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Nf Big Lost River at Wild Horse near ChillyRiver gauge, Nf Big Lost River	1.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Trail Creek at Ketchum?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 2.03 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 Trail Creek at Ketchum today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 AM MDT, the water level was 4.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Trail Creek at Ketchum rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Trail Creek at Ketchum normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trail Creek at Ketchum?

The highest level on record is 7.83 ft on June 8, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13137500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.67422, -114.36226 (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	4.97 ft	2026-10-19 12:15	Provisional
Flow	12.9 cfs	2026-10-19 12:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trail Creek at Ketchum (usgs:13137500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/trail-creek-at-ketchum

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