Major Flood
35 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Flooding threatens some homes and businesses. Many roads flooded and impassable.
33 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. Floooding threatens many secondary roads and comes close to inundating highway 95. Several thousand acres of low lying land are also flooded.
32 ft
Flooding threatens Route 95 near Whitebird.
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 31, 1894 | 37.5 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1974 | 35.81 ft | 130,000 cfs |
| May 23, 1956 | 33.05 ft | 106,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salmon River at White Bird?
The Salmon River at White Bird gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13317000) 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 Salmon River at White Bird?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salmon River at White Bird is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salmon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salmon River at White Bird 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 Salmon River at White Bird gauge located?
The gauge is located in Idaho County, Idaho at coordinates 45.7503°N, 116.3231°W. USGS site number: 13317000. 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