Jarbidge River below Jarbidge water level

Name: Jarbidge River below Jarbidge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Jarbidge River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.36ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 05:55 AM PDT (18 min ago)

Flow: 3.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Jarbidge River below Jarbidge reads 3.36 ft, a normal level.

It is 2.14 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.36 ft and 3.37 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: 5.83 ftMay 22, 2023

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 5.50 ft, still 2.14 ft away.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft: Major flooding. Access to Jarbidge likely impossible due to road and bridge damage.
6.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs along the Jarbidge River near Jarbidge. Pine Creek and Bluster Campgrounds are flooded. Significant erosion occurs along the primary access road from Idaho to Jarbidge and this road could become impassable (seasonally, the only access road).
5.50 ft: Minor flooding occurs along the Jarbidge River near Jarbidge. Pine Creek and Bluster campgrounds are flooded. Minor erosion occurs along the primary access road from Idaho to Jarbidge (seasonally, the only access road).
3.36 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.83 ft	May 22, 2023
2	5.59 ft	May 16, 2005
3	5.50 ft	May 15, 2011
4	5.48 ft	May 24, 2017
5	5.46 ft	May 18, 2008
6	5.46 ft	June 6, 2010
7	5.38 ft	May 20, 2006
8	5.35 ft	May 24, 1999
9	5.34 ft	June 7, 2019
10	5.26 ft	June 7, 2016

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 68° 54° – Wind 23 mph

18 Sun 67° 51° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 64° 49° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 61° 48° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 57° 47° 0.07 in, 37% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 58° 43° 0.01 in, 64% Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 44° 27° 0.39 in, 53% Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:57 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 40%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bruneau River at RowlandRiver gauge, Bruneau River	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Owyhee River near Gold CreekRiver gauge, Owyhee River	0.92 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi
Wild Horse Reservoir near Gold CreekReservoir, Wild Horse Reservoir	6,182.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	26 mi
Owyhee River near Mountain CityRiver gauge, Owyhee River	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	±0	29 mi
Hanks Creek at Marys River Ranch Road near DeethRiver gauge, Hanks Creek	7.6 cfs	Very high	±0	29 mi
Salmon Falls Creek near San JacintoRiver gauge, Salmon Falls Creek	5.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	38 mi
Beaver Creek above Confluence North Fork Humboldt River near HalleckRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	39 mi
Salmon River Canal Co Reservoir near RogersonReservoir, Salmon River Canal Co Reservoir	3.26 ft	No reference yet	+0.03 ft	42 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Jarbidge River below Jarbidge?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 2.14 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 Jarbidge River below Jarbidge today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 05:55 AM PDT, the water level was 3.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Jarbidge River below Jarbidge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Jarbidge River below Jarbidge normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Jarbidge River below Jarbidge?

The highest level on record is 5.83 ft on May 22, 2023.

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:13162225 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.89046, -115.42868 (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	3.36 ft	2026-10-17 12:55	Provisional
Flow	3.1 cfs	2026-10-17 12:55	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Jarbidge River below Jarbidge (usgs:13162225). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/jarbidge-river-below-jarbidge

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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