Little Wood River near Carey ID
Is Little Wood River near Carey ID flooding right now?
Little Wood River near Carey ID measured 2.05 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 5.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.05 ft
Streamflow
94 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.8 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.95 ft on Sun, Apr 27, 1952.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.8 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.95 ft | 1952-04-27 |
| 8.69 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 7.41 ft | 1958-05-12 |
| 7.2 ft | 1950-04-22 |
| 7.12 ft | 1943-04-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek near West Campground | 7.0 mi | Blaine County |
| Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo ID | 7.1 mi | Blaine County |
| Little Wood River above High Five Creek near Carey ID | 7.7 mi | Blaine County |
| Big Wood River at Glendale Bridge near Bellevue ID | 13.3 mi | Blaine County |
| Big Wood River at Wood River Ranch near Bellevue, ID | 13.9 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.