Snake River at Blackfoot ID
Is Snake River at Blackfoot ID flooding right now?
Snake River at Blackfoot ID measured 5.80 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.80 ft
Streamflow
3,760 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.55 ft on Tue, Jun 17, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.55 ft | 1997-06-17 |
| 12.04 ft | 2011-05-28 |
| 11.26 ft | 2017-06-16 |
| 10.8 ft | 2018-06-04 |
| 10.74 ft | 1999-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot River Bypass near Blackfoot ID | 2.1 mi | Bingham County |
| Blackfoot River below North Canal at Blackfoot ID | 2.7 mi | Bingham County |
| Blackfoot River near Blackfoot ID | 7.1 mi | Bingham County |
| Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel near Blackfoot ID | 7.1 mi | Bingham County |
| Snake River near Blackfoot ID | 9.0 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.