Is the Boise River flooding?
The Boise River is tracked by 8 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 Boise River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 8 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 Boise River near Twin Springs ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.84 ft on 27 April 2012, carrying 15,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1871 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.27 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise River at Glenwood Bridge near Boise ID | No flooding | 0.63 ft | 10.1 ft | |
| Boise River near Boise ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Boise River below Diversion Dam near Boise ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Boise River near Middleton, ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Boise River near Middleton ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Boise River near Twin Springs ID | No flood stage defined | 5.27 ft | — | |
| Boise River at Caldwell, ID | No flood stage defined | 6.58 ft | — | |
| Boise River near Parma ID | No flood stage defined | 9.02 ft | — |