Major Flood
13 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major and extensive flooding of farmland and pastureland near the river especially on the east bank will occur. Flooding/overtopping of access roads near the river will cut off local access. Water may start to back up on the upstream side of the Idaho State Highway 33 bridge (over the Henrys Fork) with large amounts of woody debris distributed throughout the reach. An irrigation water pump at Beaver Dick Park will be submerged and the USGS gagehouse will become affected.
11.5 ft
Moderate flooding of farmland and pastureland near the river and side channels/sloughs will occur with impacts to farm outbuildings near W 2700 S. Some low lying secondary and access roads near the river will have water over them.
9.5 ft
Minor flooding of farmland near the river will occur between the confluence of the Snake River and upstream to near St. Anthony. Lower Beaver Dick Park is under water and some picnic shelters are inaccessible. Portions of Warm Slough Access will be under water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1984 | 12.05 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 11.87 ft | 15,700 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2010 | 11.3 ft | 13,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Henrys Fork near Rexburg?
The Henrys Fork near Rexburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13056500) 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 Henrys Fork near Rexburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Henrys Fork near Rexburg is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Henrys Fork rises?
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Where is the Henrys Fork near Rexburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Idaho at coordinates 43.8259°N, 111.9050°W. USGS site number: 13056500. 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.