Snake River Levels

May 3 2024

869,754 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-2590.8 cfs (-0.59%) since yesterday
144.02% of Normal • 27 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Snake River was last observed at 438,500 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 869,754 acre-ft of water today; about 144% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 304,468 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-05-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 763,301 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Snake River Near Anatone reporting a streamflow rate of 55,400 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Snake River At Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line with a gauge stage of 69.65 ft. This river is monitored from 27 different streamgauging stations along the Snake River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,326 ft, the Snake River Near Montezuma.

Last Updated	2024-05-03
Streamflow	438,499.7 cfs
Percent of Normal	144.02%
Maximum	763,301.0 cfs 2011-05-27

About the snake river

The Snake River is a major river in the United States, stretching over 1,000 miles from Wyoming to Washington, and is a tributary of the Columbia River. The river has a storied history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and later European settlers. Today, the river is heavily utilized for hydroelectric power, with several large dams and reservoirs along its length, such as the Hells Canyon Dam and the Jackson Lake Dam. These dams have transformed the river into a major source of energy for the region, but have also had significant impacts on the river's ecology and the surrounding landscapes. Additionally, the Snake River and its reservoirs are popular recreational destinations, offering activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river also plays a critical role in the region's agricultural sector, providing irrigation for crops and supporting the livelihoods of many farmers and ranchers.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Snake River Near Montezuma USGS 09047500	23 cfs	1.24 ft	-3.4
Snake River Ab Jackson Lake At Flagg Ranch Wy USGS 13010065	940 cfs	3.55 ft	-6.93
Snake River Nr Moran Wy USGS 13011000	277 cfs	2.46 ft	0
Snake River At Moose USGS 13013650	1500 cfs	9.35 ft	-5.06
Snake River Bl Flat Creek Nr Jackson Wy USGS 13018750	2630 cfs	2.84 ft	-8.04
Snake River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy USGS 13022500	4600 cfs	4.67 ft	-8.37
Snake River Nr Irwin Id USGS 13032500	14600 cfs	9.45 ft	0
Snake River Nr Heise Id USGS 13037500	16600 cfs	6.95 ft	2.47
Snake River At Lorenzo Id USGS 13038500	12800 cfs	9.38 ft	-0.78
Snake River Nr Menan Id USGS 13057000	17600 cfs	7.42 ft	-3.83
Snake River Ab Eagle Rock Nr Idaho Falls Id USGS 13057155	16900 cfs	11.5 ft	-3.98
Snake River Nr Shelley Id USGS 13060000	18700 cfs	10.24 ft	2.19
Snake River At Blackfoot Id USGS 13062500	15600 cfs	9.13 ft	-6.02
Snake River Nr Blackfoot Id USGS 13069500	17100 cfs	9.13 ft	3.01
Snake River At Neeley Id USGS 13077000	18100 cfs	7.49 ft	5.85
Snake R Nr Minidoka Id (At Howells Ferry) USGS 13081500	18100 cfs	9.96 ft	2.26
Snake River Gaging Station At Milner Id USGS 13087995	5890 cfs	10.53 ft	9.48
Snake River Nr Twin Falls Id USGS 13090500	12300 cfs	9.19 ft	6.03
Snake River Nr Buhl Id USGS 13094000	13800 cfs	8.27 ft	6.98
Snake River At King Hill Id USGS 13154500	16300 cfs	10.06 ft	3.16
Snake River Nr Murphy Id USGS 13172500	19800 cfs	28.26 ft	7.61
Snake River At Nyssa Or USGS 13213100	23800 cfs	8.36 ft	-2.06
Snake River At Weiser Id USGS 13269000	29700 cfs	6.9 ft	-3.57
Snake River At Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line USGS 13290450	30500 cfs	69.65 ft	-1.29
Snake River Near Pine City USGS 05338500	2340 cfs	5.32 ft	14.71
Snake River Bl Mcduff Rapids At China Gardens USGS 13317660	52600 cfs	13.55 ft	-3.49
Snake River Near Anatone USGS 13334300	55400 cfs	10.1 ft	-4.15

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