Is the Portneuf River flooding?
The Portneuf River is tracked by 6 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 Portneuf River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 6 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 Portneuf River at Pocatello ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.85 ft on 17 May 1984, carrying 2,870 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1897 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.65 ft, 11.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portneuf River at Topaz ID | No flooding | 2.45 ft | 4.02 ft | |
| Portneuf River at Pocatello ID | No flooding | 2.65 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Portneuf River near Tyhee ID | No flooding | 4.42 ft | 6.23 ft | |
| Portneuf River at Pebble ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Portneuf River. above Toponce Rd, near Chesterfield, ID | No flood stage defined | 18.08 ft | — | |
| Portneuf River. at Inkom, ID | No flood stage defined | 19.60 ft | — |