Weiser River at Weiser
Idaho — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Idaho on the Weiser River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 13266000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
19,846 cfs
Moderate Flood
12 ft
16,678 cfs
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
9,231 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
7,177 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flooding will occur in Weiser and Midvale. Highway 95 will be inundated in several sections especially in the stretch just south of Weiser. Flooding of houses and other buildings near Weiser is likely with water several feet deep spreading north of the river towards Commercial Street. Water may begin flowing over the bridge on Cove Road. Flooding of Old Highway Road in Midvale is likely.
12.5 ft
Water will begin flowing over Highway 95 just south of Weiser with a depth around a half foot. Flooding will spread north of the river in Weiser towards Commercial Street. Water will be about 3 feet deep between the river and Couper Road with flooding of houses and buildings likely south of the river. Flooding of county roads near Midvale will continue.
12 ft
Significant flooding can be expected in Weiser and Midvale with flood waters beginning to cross Highway 95 south of Weiser. Extensive flooding south and east of Weiser will occur with water covering Cove Road and Couper Road to a depth of 2.5 feet. Flooding will also spread north of the river towards Washington Street in Weiser. The river will overflow its banks near Midvale with water beginning to cover county roads near the river.
11 ft
Flood water will begin spilling over the levees near the Cove Road bridge flooding portions of Cove Road and Couper Road near Weiser. County roads near the river upstream from Weiser will begin to flood.
10.3 ft
Floodwaters will approach the Cove Road bridge over the Weiser River making it unsafe to cross.
9.5 ft
Minor flooding of fields and agricultural land near Weiser is possible. Water will begin backing up under the Cove Road bridge into the slough and adjacent farmland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 17.2 ft | 34,500 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 17.2 ft | 34,500 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1979 | 16 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 1979 | 16 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 12.9 ft | 19,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSRI1
River
Weiser River
County
Washington, ID
Coordinates
44.2700°N, 116.7722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Weiser River at Weiser?
The Weiser River at Weiser gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13266000) 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 Weiser River at Weiser?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Weiser River at Weiser is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Weiser River at Weiser gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Idaho at coordinates 44.2700°N, 116.7722°W. USGS site number: 13266000. 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.