Is the Blackfoot River flooding?
The Blackfoot River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Idaho. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blackfoot River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Idaho river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackfoot River near Shelley ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.10 ft on 16 May 1987, carrying 3,220 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.06 ft, 3.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot River above Reservoir near Henry ID | No flooding | 1.56 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| Blackfoot River near Shelley ID | No flooding | 6.06 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Blackfoot River near Henry ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Blackfoot River below North Canal at Blackfoot ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Blackfoot River near Blackfoot ID | No current data | — | 5.8 ft | — |