RIVER GAUGE · BLACKFOOT RIVER
Blackfoot River above Blackfoot Res nr Henry
Caribou County, Idaho
Water level1.57 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft788.8 cfs
Minor flood6.5 ft1,122.1 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 6.5 ft
Fields and low-lying areas near the river between Idaho Highway 34 upstream through the Trail Creek and Slug Creek flats to the Blackfoot narrows may experience seep and ponding. The Blackfoot River in some spots may be nearing bankfull.
- 5.5 ft
Blackfoot River above the reservoir into the highland may be approaching bankfull in some locations. Some ponding possible in low-lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1976 | 8.68 ft | 2,120 cfs |
| May 4, 1971 | 8.64 ft | 1,960 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1974 | 8.6 ft | 2,150 cfs |
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