Minor Flood
5.8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.8 ft
Lowland flooding possible from Interstate 15 to confluence of the Snake River. Homes and cattle operation near Riverton Road (900 W) bridge just north of Ferry Butte Road (500 S) will start to have water seeping near them. Other locations will have water approaching roadways between 550 W and Blackhawk Road.
5.5 ft
Nearing bankfull from near Blackfoot downstream to the confluence with the Snake River.
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 15, 1997 | 6.77 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1976 | 6.73 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2017 | 6.19 ft | 614 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLFI1
River
Blackfoot River
County
Bingham, ID
Coordinates
43.1307°N, 112.4768°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall)?
The Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13068500) 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 Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall) is 5.8 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackfoot River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Road-Ft. Hall) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bingham County, Idaho at coordinates 43.1307°N, 112.4768°W. USGS site number: 13068500. 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.