Minor Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CSDI1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
16.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
...OR 7000 CFS... MINOR FLOODING WILL OCCUR DOWNSTREAM FROM CASCADE DAM. SIGNIFICANT INNUNDATION OF RANCH LAND IN THE VICINITY OF CABARTON ROAD WILL OCCUR. THE RIVER WILL BE BANKFULL THROUGH THE TOWN OF CASCASE AND WILL BE CLOSE TO THE LEVEL OF RV PARKS LOCATED NEAR THE RIVER IN CASCADE.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CSDI1
River
Payette River
County
Valley, ID
Coordinates
44.5247°N, 116.0461°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Payette River at Cascade Dam?
The Payette River at Cascade Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Payette River at Cascade Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Payette River at Cascade Dam is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Payette River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Payette River at Cascade Dam 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 Payette River at Cascade Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Valley County, Idaho at coordinates 44.5247°N, 116.0461°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.