Portneuf River at Pocatello
Bannock County, Idaho
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Significant flooding of agricultural land will occur from the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from Portneuf Gap to the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge and downstream of the concrete channel beginning at Sacajawea Park.
- 9.4 ft
Water will encroach around sitting benches near the river at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead.
- 9.15 ft
Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello.
- 8.5 ft
Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks.
- 8 ft
Water will encroach onto portions of the bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in Pocatello.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1984 | 13.85 ft | 2,870 cfs |
| May 30, 1983 | 11.19 ft | 1,990 cfs |
| May 29, 2023 | 11.14 ft | 1,310 cfs |
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