Kootenai River at Bonners Ferry ID
Is Kootenai River at Bonners Ferry ID flooding right now?
Kootenai River at Bonners Ferry ID measured 46.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 17.6 ft below its 64 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
46.36 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 64 ft, with major flooding at 78 ft. The highest crest on record was 80.13 ft on Mon, May 29, 1961.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 57 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 64 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 70 ft | 23.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 78 ft | 31.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 80.13 ft | 1961-05-29 |
| 80.1 ft | 1956-05-14 |
| 78.55 ft | 1954-05-21 |
| 78.32 ft | 1948-05-28 |
| 77.2 ft | 1894-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Creek near Bonners Ferry ID | 4.8 mi | Boundary County |
| Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners Ferry ID | 5.3 mi | Boundary County |
| Kootenai River at Klockmann Ranch near Bonners Ferry ID | 7.3 mi | Boundary County |
| Kootenai River at Leonia, ID | 13.2 mi | Boundary County |
| Yaak River near Troy MT | 18.2 mi | Lincoln 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.