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SwedenWillow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe water level
River gauge, Willow Creek, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.7 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe: the gauge reads 2.14 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.11 ft – 2.17 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.17 ftMay 8, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
- Flat areas along the creek from the top of Ririe Reservoir to the Bone area may have water beginning to pond or seep. Some unimproved campsites may have water approaching.
- 2.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.17 ft | May 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 6.73 ft | May 7, 1997 |
| 3 | 6.24 ft | May 1, 2006 |
| 4 | 6.09 ft | April 30, 1999 |
| 5 | 5.92 ft | April 27, 2019 |
| 6 | 5.76 ft | April 23, 1986 |
| 7 | 5.71 ft | May 7, 1993 |
| 8 | 5.64 ft | April 27, 2020 |
| 9 | 5.57 ft | April 21, 1989 |
| 10 | 5.55 ft | April 14, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Willow Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near RirieRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 1.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 10 mi |
| Willow Creek below Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ririe ReservoirReservoir | 5,063.34 ft | Very low | 10 mi | |
| Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 12 mi |
| Sand Creek near UconRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Dry Bed near RirieRiver gauge, Dry Bed | 1,320 cfs | Normal | −250.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel at Mouth near Id FallsRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Great Western Spillback near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Great Western Spillback | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 5.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 20 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 Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM MDT, the water level was 2.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe?
The highest level on record is 7.17 ft on May 8, 2011.
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:13057940(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.44194, -111.72833(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 | 2.14 ft | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Creek below Tex Creek near Ririe (usgs:13057940). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/willow-creek-below-tex-creek-near-ririe
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