Weiser River near Weiser water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.80ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 88.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Weiser River near Weiser is at 3.80 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.70 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.78 ft and 3.84 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.20 ftJanuary 2, 1997
Forecast peak: 3.96 ftFriday, October 23 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Weiser River near Weiser

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 9.50 ft, 5.70 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Major flooding will occur in Weiser and Midvale. Highway 95 will be inundated in several sections especially in the stretch just south of Weiser. Flooding of houses and other buildings near Weiser is likely with water several feet deep spreading north of the river towards Commercial Street. Water may begin flowing over the bridge on Cove Road. Flooding of Old Highway Road in Midvale is likely.
12.50 ft: Water will begin flowing over Highway 95 just south of Weiser with a depth around a half foot. Flooding will spread north of the river in Weiser towards Commercial Street. Water will be about 3 feet deep between the river and Couper Road with flooding of houses and buildings likely south of the river. Flooding of county roads near Midvale will continue.
12.00 ft: Significant flooding can be expected in Weiser and Midvale with flood waters beginning to cross Highway 95 south of Weiser. Extensive flooding south and east of Weiser will occur with water covering Cove Road and Couper Road to a depth of 2.5 feet. Flooding will also spread north of the river towards Washington Street in Weiser. The river will overflow its banks near Midvale with water beginning to cover county roads near the river.
11.00 ft: Flood water will begin spilling over the levees near the Cove Road bridge flooding portions of Cove Road and Couper Road near Weiser. County roads near the river upstream from Weiser will begin to flood.
10.30 ft: Floodwaters will approach the Cove Road bridge over the Weiser River making it unsafe to cross.
9.50 ft: Minor flooding of fields and agricultural land near Weiser is possible. Water will begin backing up under the Cove Road bridge into the slough and adjacent farmland.
3.80 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	17.20 ft	January 2, 1997
2	16.00 ft	February 14, 1979
3	12.90 ft	April 9, 2019
4	12.46 ft	December 23, 1955
5	12.15 ft	March 16, 2011
6	12.01 ft	December 29, 2005
7	12.00 ft	February 10, 2017
8	11.96 ft	March 25, 1993
9	11.90 ft	February 16, 1982
10	11.85 ft	December 23, 1964

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 70° 48° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 69° 50° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 76° 51° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 73° 52° 0.01 in Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 66° 54° 0.20 in, 24% Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 68° 51° 0.15 in, 48% Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 67° 50° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Weiser River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Weiser River near CambridgeRiver gauge, Weiser River	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Crane Creek at Mouth near WeiserRiver gauge, Crane Creek	4.9 cfs	Normal	−1.8 cfs	1.6 mi
Mann Creek ReservoirReservoir	2,825.72 ft	Low		10 mi
Snake River at WeiserRiver gauge, Snake River	3.33 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	10 mi
Payette River near PayetteRiver gauge, Payette River	4.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Payette River near LethaRiver gauge, Payette River	702 cfs	Normal	+114 cfs	26 mi
Payette River near EmmettRiver gauge, Payette River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	29 mi
Black Canyon ReservoirReservoir	2,492.03 ft	Low		29 mi
Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River	7,670 cfs	Very low	+40.0 cfs	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Weiser River near Weiser?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 5.70 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 Weiser River near Weiser today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Weiser River near Weiser rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Weiser River near Weiser normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Weiser River near Weiser?

The highest level on record is 17.20 ft on January 2, 1997.

Is Weiser River near Weiser expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13266000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.27000, -116.77222 (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	3.80 ft	2026-10-18 05:00	Provisional
Flow	88.4 cfs	2026-10-18 05:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Weiser River near Weiser (usgs:13266000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/weiser-river-near-weiser

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