Major Flood
11.7 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.7 ft
Low lying roads near the river will be covered with water from the Wyoming border to the Dingle area. Bottom girders of Border Rd bridge become affected when stage is approximately 11 feet (flow starts to back up from bridge).
10.5 ft
Water may begin to cover portions of Danish Avenue east of Dingle. Near 10.5 feet in stage is where the flat horizontal concrete footings of bridge become inundated (water still flows under bridge uninhibited).
7.5 ft
Water will begin to encroach on Pegram Road just north of Pegram. Lowland flooding of fields and pasture land will occur. Driveways to low lying homes next to the river near Dingle may have water across them. Some basements of low lying homes next to the river will start to have water come in them.
7 ft
River reaches bankful at several locations. Water begins to spill over the river bank causing minor flooding of some low-lying fields.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1983 | 9.69 ft | 4,880 cfs |
| May 30, 1984 | 9.51 ft | 4,430 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1986 | 9.42 ft | 4,180 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bear River at Border?
The Bear River at Border gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10039500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bear River at Border?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear River at Border is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bear River rises?
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Where is the Bear River at Border gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bear Lake County, Idaho at coordinates 42.2108°N, 111.0533°W. USGS site number: 10039500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.