Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Bear Creek will begin to back up from the St Joe River and may start to spill into the town of Calder, flooding the low spots in yards, roads and parking lots.
11 ft
Flooding in riverside RV areas near Meadow and Oxbow Lanes downstream of Calder to the Cutthroat Resort.
10 ft
Water may cover the low spots on Calder Road between the St Joe River Road and the Calder Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1938 | 18.2 ft | 46,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1933 | 17.5 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 17.04 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLDI1
River
St Joe River
County
Shoshone, ID
Coordinates
47.2744°N, 116.1889°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St Joe River at Calder?
The St Joe River at Calder gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12414500) 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 St Joe River at Calder?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St Joe River at Calder is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when St Joe River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St Joe River at Calder 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 St Joe River at Calder gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shoshone County, Idaho at coordinates 47.2744°N, 116.1889°W. USGS site number: 12414500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: BPA, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.