Streamflow levels across
Idaho
are currently
89.0% of normal, with the
Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
19700cfs and gauge stage of 34.58 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Kootenai River At Porthill Id
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
58.24%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
12200cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Sf Coeur D Alene River Abv Pine Cr Nr Pinehurst Id, currently reporting a stage of
87.89ft.
The
Kootenai River Bel Moyie River Nr Bonners Ferry Id
in the
Lower Kootenai
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
15800cfs, about
103.53% of normal.
Idaho's flow conditions are influenced by its unique hydrology and climate characteristics. The state has numerous major surface flows, including the Snake River, Salmon River, and Clearwater River, all of which are important for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and recreation. Idaho also has several large reservoirs and dams, such as the Boise River Reservoir and Lucky Peak Dam, which play a crucial role in regulating water flow and supply. The state's watersheds and snowpack levels are also significant indicators of hydrologic conditions, with winter snowpack providing a critical source of water for the state's rivers and streams during the summer months. Overall, Idaho's flow conditions are shaped by a complex interplay of natural and human factors, making it an important area of study for hydrologists and water resource managers.
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
32nd Street to Smelter
Class III to IV- |
34.11 | ||
Black Canyon - Highway 34 to Grace Powerhouse
Class IV to V |
TOO HIGH | 1630 | 59 |
Blackfoot Wolverine Canyon Run
Class IV+ to V |
RUNNABLE | 144 | 56 |
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar
Class III to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 3670 | 48 |
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar
Class III to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 3670 | 48 |
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar
Class III to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 3670 | 48 |
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar
Class III to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 3670 | 48 |
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar
Class III to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 3670 | 48 |
Box Canyon
Class II |
RUNNABLE | 267 | 50 |
Bruneau (Indian Hot Springs to Bruneau)
Class II+ to IV |
RUNNABLE | 1270 | 53 |
Cabarton
Class II to III |
TOO LOW | 44.6 | 35 |
Challis Bridge to Deer Gulch
Class II |
RUNNABLE | 1070 | 55 |
Coffee Pot
Class III |
RUNNABLE | 390 | 48 |
Colston to the Town of Salmon
Class II to II+ |
TOO HIGH | 1070 | 55 |
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon)
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 1560 | 54 |
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon)
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 1560 | 54 |
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon)
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 1560 | 54 |
East Fork to Challis Bridge
Class II |
RUNNABLE | 1070 | 55 |
Fish Creek to Split Creek
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 2490 | 58 |
35.94 | |||
Hammer Creek to Heller Bar (Lower Salmon)
Class III- to IV |
TOO LOW | 527 | 58 |
Headwaters (Gold Creek to Stanley)
Class III- to III+ |
TOO HIGH | 1070 | 55 |
Hells Canyon (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing)
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 9860 | 51 |
Kelly's Whitewater Park
Class III |
216 | 45 | |
Murphy to Bruneau
Class III- to V |
TOO LOW | 20 | 57 |
Murphy to Bruneau
Class III- to V |
TOO LOW | 20 | 57 |
Murphy to Bruneau
Class III- to V |
TOO LOW | 20 | 57 |
Murtaugh Canyon
Class IV |
TOO LOW | 57 | |
Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge
Class II- to III- |
TOO HIGH | 1070 | 55 |
Palisade Dam to Lorenzo (South Fork)
Class II |
RUNNABLE | 3090 | 45 |
Paradise to Selway Falls
Class IV- to V |
42.37 | ||
Piece of Cake Run (Sunbeam to Torreys)
Class III to IV |
35.55 | ||
Pittsburg Landing to Heller Bar
Class II to III |
RUNNABLE | 9860 | 51 |
Salmon to North Fork
Class II |
TOO HIGH | 1070 | 55 |
Secesh to Main (The Canyon)
Class III to V |
418 | 49 | |
Split Creek to Lowell
Class II+ to III+ |
RUNNABLE | 2490 | 58 |
Sunbeam Run (Stanley to Sunbeam Dam)
Class III- to III+ |
TOO HIGH | 1070 | 55 |
Torreys to East Fork
Class II |
RUNNABLE | 1070 | 55 |
White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge
Class IV- to IV+ |
RUNNABLE | 2490 | 58 |
White Sands to White Pine (Indian Grave Creek)
Class II to III |
42.12 |