Bruneau River at Rowland water level

Name: Bruneau River at Rowland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bruneau River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.95ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 11:10 PM PDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 3.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Bruneau River at Rowland reads 1.95 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.05 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.95 ft and 1.97 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: 13.37 ftApril 3, 1966

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 5.05 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Major flooding. Impacts undetermined.
9.50 ft: Moderate flooding. Impacts undetermined.
7.00 ft: Minor flooding of Forest Service roads. Recreational use becomes limited.
1.95 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.37 ft	April 3, 1966
2	13.00 ft	February 11, 1962
3	11.70 ft	June 4, 1963
4	11.50 ft	April 17, 1965
5	10.80 ft	April 17, 1964
6	10.00 ft	May 17, 1975
7	9.95 ft	May 17, 2005
8	9.69 ft	April 16, 2006
9	9.62 ft	March 22, 2017
10	9.52 ft	May 1, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:59 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Bruneau River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bruneau River near Hot SpringRiver gauge, Bruneau River	4.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	58 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jarbidge River below JarbidgeRiver gauge, Jarbidge River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Owyhee River near Mountain CityRiver gauge, Owyhee River	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Owyhee River near Gold CreekRiver gauge, Owyhee River	0.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Wild Horse Reservoir near Gold CreekReservoir, Wild Horse Reservoir	6,182.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	19 mi
Hanks Creek at Marys River Ranch Road near DeethRiver gauge, Hanks Creek	7.6 cfs	Very high	±0	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bruneau River at Rowland?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.05 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 Bruneau River at Rowland today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 11:10 PM PDT, the water level was 1.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bruneau River at Rowland rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bruneau River at Rowland normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bruneau River at Rowland?

The highest level on record is 13.37 ft on April 3, 1966.

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:13161500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.93324, -115.67453 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	1.95 ft	2026-10-18 06:10	Provisional
Flow	3.3 cfs	2026-10-18 06:10	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bruneau River at Rowland (usgs:13161500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/bruneau-river-at-rowland

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