RIVER GAUGE · SNAKE RIVER
Snake River near Shelley
Bingham County, Idaho
Water level6.26 ft
Flow4,090 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft26,700 cfs
Minor flood12.5 ft29,100 cfs
Moderate flood13 ft31,600 cfs
Major flood13.5 ft34,100 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
Major flooding of farmland is likely. Water may cover a few county roads near the river. Low lying properties near the river around Shelley and Firth may be inundated with water.
- 13 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur along the river.
- 12.5 ft
Water will cover the end of Highline Road near the riverjust south of Firth. Some outbuildings at the end of Highline Road will have water in or around them and water may cover some driveways. Lowland flooding will occur adjacent to the river around Shelley downstream to near Rose.
- 12 ft
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1918 | 16.97 ft | 47,200 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 16.05 ft | 47,800 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1917 | 14.68 ft | 36,800 cfs |
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