RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE WOOD RIVER
Little Wood River near Carey
Blaine County, Idaho
Water level2.00 ft
Flow85 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft1,210 cfs
Minor flood5.8 ft1,594 cfs
Moderate flood7.5 ft2,686 cfs
Major flood9 ft3,965 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Minor flooding of farmlands is likely below Carey and river channel through town may have water nearing base of bridges.
- 5.8 ft
Widespread fields and low-lying areas between Gooding through Shoshone and Richfield will experience seepage and ponding. Portions of Mary L. Gooding Memorial Park in Shoshone will be flooded.
- 5 ft
Fields and low-lying areas between Gooding and about 5 miles East of Shoshone (Dietrich Butte Road) may experience seepage and ponding. Water entering parts of Mary L. Gooding Memorial Park in Shoshone.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1952 | 8.95 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 8.69 ft | 2,400 cfs |
| May 11, 1958 | 7.41 ft | 2,000 cfs |
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