Major Flood
13 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Inundation of roads and parking lots will occur in the commercial area near the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and Interstate 15. Water is at least 1 foot above the loading docks at the Ridleys Plaza. Significant flooding of farmland and roads near the river is likely. Major flooding could occur in the Jensen's Grove area that could impact Walmart.
13 ft
Major flooding will occur throughout Bingham County. Major damage will occur on farm ground and water could top over the top of the Highway 26 bridge at Interstate 15.
12.6 ft
Major flooding will occur in the Rose area at the Rose Ponds along Interstate 15, and in the Riverton and Schrader Island area. At 12.0 feet, the water will come over the top of the levee at Rose Ponds.
11.5 ft
Lowland flooding will occur. Flooding is possible along US Highway 26 beneath the Interstate 15 underpass.
11 ft
Minor flooding will occur in the Riverton area and in the Watson slough area.
10.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur along sections of the river from Rose to Blackfoot and downstream from Blackfoot. Water may seep into Jensens Grove.
9.5 ft
Minor flooding will occur near Rose. Minor lowland flooding is possible along the river downstream from Blackfoot.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1997 | 13.55 ft | 43,200 cfs |
| May 27, 2011 | 12.04 ft | 32,700 cfs |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 11.26 ft | 23,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Snake River at Blackfoot?
The Snake River at Blackfoot gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13062500) 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 Snake River at Blackfoot?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Snake River at Blackfoot is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Snake River rises?
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Where is the Snake River at Blackfoot gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bingham County, Idaho at coordinates 43.1973°N, 112.3693°W. USGS site number: 13062500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.