Big Lost River at Howell Ranch near Chilly ID
Is Big Lost River at Howell Ranch near Chilly ID flooding right now?
Big Lost River at Howell Ranch near Chilly ID measured 0.98 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.1 ft below its 4.05 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.98 ft
Streamflow
97 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 4.05 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.02 ft on Thu, May 25, 1967.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3.51 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4.05 ft | 3.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.02 ft | 1967-05-25 |
| 6 ft | 1954-06-26 |
| 5.94 ft | 1921-06-12 |
| 5.73 ft | 1965-06-12 |
| 5.68 ft | 2006-05-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Big Lost River at Wild Horse near Chilly ID | 6.5 mi | Custer County |
| Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly ID | 10.1 mi | Custer County |
| Warm Springs Creek below Diversion near Mackay ID | 11.1 mi | Custer County |
| Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near Mackay ID | 18.9 mi | Custer County |
| Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near Mackay ID | 22.1 mi | Custer County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.