Portneuf River at Pocatello ID
Is Portneuf River at Pocatello ID flooding right now?
Portneuf River at Pocatello ID measured 3.93 ft on 2026-10-27 17:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.93 ft
Streamflow
159 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.85 ft on Thu, May 17, 1984.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.85 ft | 1984-05-17 |
| 11.19 ft | 1983-05-31 |
| 11.14 ft | 2023-05-30 |
| 10.52 ft | 2006-05-03 |
| 9.95 ft | 2011-05-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Portneuf River near Tyhee ID | 6.4 mi | Bannock County |
| Bannock Creek near Pocatello ID | 8.9 mi | Power County |
| Ross Fork at Rio Vista Road near Fort Hall ID | 9.3 mi | Bannock County |
| Portneuf River. at Inkom, ID | 12.2 mi | Bannock County |
| Spring Creek at Sheepskin Rd near Fort Hall ID | 12.5 mi | Bingham 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.