Is the Fall River flooding?

Idaho · 4 gauges · Idaho river levels

The Fall River is tracked by 4 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 Fall River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Fall River near Squirrel ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.93 ft on 9 June 1981, carrying 7,060 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.70 ft, 5.2 ft below that record.

Drains 329 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,583 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Fall River near Chester IDNo flooding2.09 ft6.5 ft
Fall River above Yellowstone Canal near Squirrel IDNo flood stage defined5.39 ft
Fall River near Squirrel IDNo flood stage defined0.70 ft
Fall River near Ashton IDNo flood stage defined4.07 ft
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.