Payette River near Emmett ID
Is Payette River near Emmett ID flooding right now?
Payette River near Emmett ID measured 1.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.8 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.72 ft
Streamflow
560 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.1 ft on Wed, Dec 23, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.1 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 15.9 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 13.45 ft | 2010-06-05 |
| 13 ft | 1938-05-01 |
| 12.9 ft | 1955-12-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Payette River near Letha ID | 9.7 mi | Gem County |
| Payette River near Horseshoe Bend ID | 12.3 mi | Boise County |
| Spring Valley Creek near Eagle ID | 15.0 mi | Ada County |
| Dry Creek near Eagle ID | 15.3 mi | Ada County |
| N Middleton Drain Mill Slough at Middleton ID | 17.7 mi | Canyon 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.