Is the Selway River flooding?
The Selway River is tracked by 2 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 Selway River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Selway River near Lowell ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.04 ft on 29 May 1948, carrying 48,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.23 ft, 12.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selway River near Lowell ID | No flooding | 3.23 ft | 14 ft | |
| Selway River above Moose Creek near Moose Creek River. S. | No current data | — | — | — |