RIVER GAUGE · SELWAY RIVER
Selway River near Lowell
Idaho County, Idaho
Water level3.19 ft
Flow671 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13.5 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Flooding of campgrounds along the river between lowell and selway falls is possible.
- 14 ft
Flooding of campgrounds along the river between Lowell and Selway Falls is possible.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1948 | 16.04 ft | 48,900 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1972 | 14.68 ft | 43,400 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1974 | 14.43 ft | 43,100 cfs |
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