Payette River near Payette ID
Is Payette River near Payette ID flooding right now?
No — Payette River near Payette ID is at 5.11 ft, 6.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
5.11 ft
Streamflow
1,490 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.5 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.8 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.5 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 13.8 ft | 1964-12-24 |
| 13.69 ft | 2010-06-06 |
| 12.75 ft | 1955-12-23 |
| 12.66 ft | 2019-04-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River at Nyssa OR | 11.8 mi | Canyon County |
| Snake River at Weiser ID | 14.3 mi | Washington County |
| Malheur River below Nevada Dam near Vale OR | 15.0 mi | Malheur County |
| Sand Run Gulch near Parma ID | 16.9 mi | Canyon County |
| Payette River near Letha ID | 17.4 mi | Gem 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.