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Bear River at Pescadero
Idaho — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Bear Lake County, Idaho on the Bear River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 10068500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Minor Flood

6.25 ft

2,036 cfs

Action Stage

6 ft

1,830 cfs

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

6.25 ft

Lowland and crop field flooding is possible below the Grace Power Plant Works especially in the Thatcher Flats to head of Oneida Narrows Reservoir.

6 ft

Water may begin to seep and pond on low-lying areas in the Thatcher area.

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
Mar 23, 20175.96 ft1,800 cfs
Mar 23, 20175.96 ft1,800 cfs
Jul 5, 20125.92 ft1,820 cfs
Jul 5, 20125.92 ft1,820 cfs
Jul 12, 20085.88 ft1,780 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

10068500

NWS LID

BRAI1

River

Bear River

County

Bear Lake, ID

Coordinates

42.4017°N, 111.3572°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Bear River at Pescadero?

The Bear River at Pescadero gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10068500) 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 Pescadero?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear River at Pescadero is 6.25 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Bear River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bear River at Pescadero to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Bear River at Pescadero gauge located?

The gauge is located in Bear Lake County, Idaho at coordinates 42.4017°N, 111.3572°W. USGS site number: 10068500. 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