Bruneau River Flow Today
As of November 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Bruneau River is flowing at 44 cfs near Hot Spring Id, ID — 58% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 9.8 to 44 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Bruneau River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hot Spring Id, the Bruneau River is running 44 cfs — 58% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Rowland Nv (+27%).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Bruneau River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Bruneau River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Rowland Nv4,934 ft 9.8 cfs104%
- Hot Spring Id2,607 ft 44 cfs58%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Bruneau River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Bruneau River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bruneau River At Rowland Nv NV
Nov 13, 11:55 PM · USGS 13161500 |
9.8 cfs | 104% | +27% | 2.08 ft | 4.9 ft below | 4,934 ft |
|
Bruneau River Near Hot Spring Id ID
Nov 14, 1:00 AM · USGS 13168500 |
44 cfs | 58% | -4% | 4.54 ft | 5.0 ft below | 2,607 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Bruneau River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruneau (Indian Hot Springs to Bruneau) Gauge: Hot Spring Id |
Too low | 44 cfs | 600–3,000 cfs | II+ TO IV |
| West Fork Bruneau River Gauge: Rowland Nv |
Too low | 9.8 cfs | 48–682 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Bruneau River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Bruneau River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-11-02; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Bruneau River
The Bruneau River is a 153-mile-long river located in southwestern Idaho, United States. It is a tributary of the Snake River and flows through the Owyhee Desert. The river has a rich history, being used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting. It was also explored by French fur trappers in the early 1800s. The hydrology of the river is highly variable, with flows ranging from less than 1 cubic foot per second to over 11,000 cubic feet per second. There are no large reservoirs or dams on the Bruneau River, but there are several smaller ones used for irrigation purposes. The river is popular for recreation, with fishing, kayaking, and camping being common activities. The surrounding land is also used for agriculture, mainly for grazing livestock.
About the Bruneau River
How is the Bruneau River flowing right now?
As of November 14, 2026, the Bruneau River is flowing at 44 cfs near Hot Spring Id, ID, about 58% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 9.8 to 44 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Bruneau River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Bruneau River is at 81% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Bruneau River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rowland Nv (7.0 ft), Hot Spring Id (9.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Bruneau River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.