Snake River near Shelley ID
Is Snake River near Shelley ID flooding right now?
Snake River near Shelley ID measured 6.67 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.67 ft
Streamflow
5,360 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.97 ft on Mon, Jun 17, 1918.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.97 ft | 1918-06-17 |
| 16.05 ft | 1997-06-17 |
| 14.68 ft | 1917-06-22 |
| 14.36 ft | 1928-05-29 |
| 13.15 ft | 2011-05-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot River near Shelley ID | 11.3 mi | Bingham County |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel at Mouth near Id Falls ID | 12.0 mi | Bonneville County |
| Great Western Spillback near Idaho Falls ID | 13.5 mi | Bonneville County |
| Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho Falls ID | 13.8 mi | Bonneville County |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel near Ucon ID | 15.8 mi | Bonneville 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.