Major Flood
13 ft
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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.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.2 ft
Record flooding will occur, exceeding the flood of 1984. Floodwater will cross Highway 51 near the river at Mile Marker 77. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur between Bruneau and Hot Springs. Floodwater may also cover low spots along Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
13 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land between Bruneau and Hot Springs is likely. Floodwater will cross sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the river at Mile Marker 77. Water may approach low sections of Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
11 ft
Water may cross low sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the Bruneau River at Mile Marker 77. Farm fields and pasture will be flooded in low areas near the river between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
9.5 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land near the river is likely. Water will approach the bottom of the bridge where Highway 51 crosses the river at Mile Marker 77, and debris may begin piling up at the bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1984 | 13.03 ft | 6,860 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1910 | 13 ft | 6,500 cfs |
| Feb 9, 2017 | 11.81 ft | 5,790 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bruneau River at Hot Springs?
The Bruneau River at Hot Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13168500) 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 Bruneau River at Hot Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bruneau River at Hot Springs is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bruneau River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bruneau River at Hot Springs 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 Bruneau River at Hot Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Owyhee County, Idaho at coordinates 42.7711°N, 115.7194°W. USGS site number: 13168500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Bruneau River at Rowland
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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.