Big Wood River near Ketchum ID
Is Big Wood River near Ketchum ID flooding right now?
No — Big Wood River near Ketchum ID is at 5.20 ft, 2.8 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
5.20 ft
Streamflow
91 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.89 ft on Sun, May 7, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 4.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.89 ft | 2017-05-07 |
| 8.74 ft | 2012-04-26 |
| 7.61 ft | 2011-06-24 |
| 7.52 ft | 2022-06-12 |
| 7.49 ft | 2019-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Big Wood River near Sawtooth Nra Hq near Ketchum ID | 0.3 mi | Blaine County |
| Big Wood River at Sage Rd Bridge near Ketchum, ID | 4.5 mi | Blaine County |
| Trail Creek near Sun Valley, ID | 6.6 mi | Blaine County |
| Warm Springs Creek near Ketchum ID | 7.0 mi | Blaine County |
| Warm Springs Creek at Gates Rd near Ketchum, ID | 7.2 mi | Blaine 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.