Is the St Joe River flooding?

Idaho · 4 gauges · Idaho river levels

The St Joe 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 St Joe 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 7 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 St Joe River at Red Ives Ranger Station, ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.85 ft on 19 May 2006, carrying 3,760 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1998 (28 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.52 ft, 4.3 ft below that record.

Drains 108 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,691 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
St Joe River at Calder, IDNo flooding5.42 ft13 ft
St Joe River near Chatcolet, IDNo current data
St Joe River at Red Ives Ranger Station, IDNo flood stage defined1.52 ft
St Joe River at Ramsdell near St Maries IDNo flood stage defined28.25 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.