Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe ID
Is Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe ID flooding right now?
Little Lost River below Wet Creek near Howe ID measured 1.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.2 ft below its 3.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.17 ft
Streamflow
40 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 3.4 ft. The highest crest on record was 3.9 ft on Tue, May 10, 1966.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 3.4 ft | 2.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 3.9 ft | 1966-05-10 |
| 3.83 ft | 1995-06-06 |
| 3.72 ft | 1958-05-26 |
| 3.58 ft | 1984-05-16 |
| 3.56 ft | 1969-04-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Creek above Summit Creek near Clyde ID | 6.8 mi | Butte County |
| Birch Creek at Blue Dome Inn near Reno ID | 16.7 mi | Clark County |
| Little Lost River above Flood Diversion near Howe ID | 19.0 mi | Butte County |
| Little Lost River near Howe, ID | 20.1 mi | Butte County |
| Lower Cedar Creek above Divs near Mackay ID | 20.3 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.