Salmon River at White Bird ID
Is Salmon River at White Bird ID flooding right now?
Salmon River at White Bird ID measured 12.55 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.55 ft
Streamflow
4,020 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.5 ft on Fri, Jun 1, 1894.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 22.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.5 ft | 1894-06-01 |
| 35.81 ft | 1974-06-17 |
| 33.05 ft | 1956-05-24 |
| 32.95 ft | 1948-06-03 |
| 32.56 ft | 1986-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Creek near Mouth near Lucile, ID | 11.7 mi | Idaho County |
| Little Salmon River at Riggins ID | 23.3 mi | Idaho County |
| Imnaha River at Imnaha, OR | 27.8 mi | Wallowa County |
| Sf Clearwater River at Stites ID | 28.6 mi | Idaho County |
| Upper Clear Creek near Kooskia, ID | 30.1 mi | Idaho 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.