Jarbidge River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 12:55 AM, the Jarbidge River is flowing at 3.3 cfs below Jarbidge, NV — 59% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Jarbidge 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 Jarbidge, the Jarbidge River is running 3.3 cfs — 59% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 59% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 12 runs on the Jarbidge River with a live range are in range, 12 too low.
How the Jarbidge 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
- Jarbidge6,068 ft 3.3 cfs59%
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 Jarbidge River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (59%).
Jarbidge River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jarbidge River Below Jarbidge NV
Oct 16, 12:55 AM · USGS 13162225 |
3.3 cfs | 59% | 0% | 3.37 ft | 2.1 ft below | 6,068 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 Jarbidge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Point Creek Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 100–1,000 cfs | · |
| Dave Creek Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 100–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| East Fork Jarbidge River Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 100–1,000 cfs | II |
| East Fork Jarbidge River Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 100–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Headwaters To Jarbidge Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 200–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 200–1,000 cfs | III–V |
| Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 200–1,000 cfs | II–III |
| Jarbidge River Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 200–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Murphy to Bruneau Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 700–2,500 cfs | III– TO V |
| Murphy to Bruneau Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 700–2,600 cfs | III– TO V |
| Murphy to Bruneau Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 700–2,600 cfs | III– TO V |
| Wilderness Boundary To Forest Boundary Gauge: Jarbidge |
Too low | 3.3 cfs | 200–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Jarbidge River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Jarbidge River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Jarbidge River
The Jarbidge River is a 50-mile-long tributary of the Bruneau River in Nevada and Idaho. It flows through the Jarbidge Wilderness and is known for its rugged and scenic terrain. The river has a significant history as it was the site of a controversial environmental battle in the 1990s over the construction of a dam. The river is fed by snowmelt and springs, and its flow is highly seasonal, with peak flows occurring in May and June. There are no significant reservoirs or dams on the main stem of the river, although there are small irrigation diversions for agriculture. The river is popular for fishing and whitewater rafting, and the surrounding area is a popular destination for camping and hiking.
About the Jarbidge River
How is the Jarbidge River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Jarbidge River is flowing at 3.3 cfs below Jarbidge, NV, about 59% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Jarbidge River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Jarbidge River is at 59% 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 Jarbidge River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Jarbidge (5.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Jarbidge 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.