Little Salmon River at Riggins ID
Is Little Salmon River at Riggins ID flooding right now?
Little Salmon River at Riggins ID measured 2.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.55 ft
Streamflow
194 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.18 ft on Mon, Jun 17, 1974.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.18 ft | 1974-06-17 |
| 12 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 11 ft | 1974-01-16 |
| 10.7 ft | 1948-06-01 |
| 10.4 ft | 1955-12-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Creek near Mouth near Lucile, ID | 11.9 mi | Idaho County |
| Snake River at Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line | 21.1 mi | Wallowa County |
| Salmon River at White Bird ID | 23.3 mi | Idaho County |
| Imnaha River at Imnaha, OR | 26.7 mi | Wallowa County |
| Threemile Creek near New Meadows, ID | 28.1 mi | Adams 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.