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South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville)
Idaho — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Elmore County, Idaho on the South Fork Boise River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 13186000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Minor Flood

7.2 ft

8,000 cfs

Action Stage

6 ft

5,401.8 cfs

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

7.2 ft

Low lying areas along the river will begin to flood from Pine Bridge upstream to Featherville. Minor flooding will impact some homes and cabins in the Lagoon Circle area. Water will threaten sections of Elk Valley Way and Redfish Lane. Campgrounds adjacent to the river will be impacted. Debris in the river such as logs and trees may begin piling up at bridge crossings.

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 7, 20178.24 ft10,900 cfs
May 7, 20178.24 ft10,900 cfs
Mar 29, 19837.87 ft7,960 cfs
Mar 29, 19837.87 ft7,960 cfs
May 20, 20067.79 ft8,150 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

13186000

NWS LID

BRFI1

River

South Fork Boise River

County

Elmore, ID

Coordinates

43.4958°N, 115.3075°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville)?

The South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13186000) 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 South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville) is 7.2 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when South Fork Boise River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the South Fork Boise River at Pine (near Featherville) gauge located?

The gauge is located in Elmore County, Idaho at coordinates 43.4958°N, 115.3075°W. USGS site number: 13186000. 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