Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near Mackay ID
Is Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near Mackay ID flooding right now?
No — Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir near Mackay ID is at 2.62 ft, 1.7 ft below its 4.3 ft flood stage, as of 71 min ago.
Gauge height
2.62 ft
Streamflow
430 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 4.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.08 ft on Fri, Jun 6, 1986.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3.8 ft | 1.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4.3 ft | 1.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.08 ft | 1986-06-06 |
| 5.93 ft | 1974-06-17 |
| 5.89 ft | 1965-06-14 |
| 5.79 ft | 1921-06-10 |
| 5.65 ft | 1958-05-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near Mackay ID | 4.0 mi | Custer County |
| Warm Springs Creek below Diversion near Mackay ID | 8.1 mi | Custer County |
| Big Lost River near Leslie ID | 10.6 mi | Custer County |
| Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly ID | 13.0 mi | Custer County |
| Antelope Creek near Darlington, ID | 15.7 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.