LEMHI RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 18, 2024
45.07, -113.70


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Lemhi River was last observed at 191 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 379 acre-ft of water today; about 44% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 430 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-06-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at 3,390 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id reporting a streamflow rate of 191 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Lemhi River, with a gauge stage of 3.88 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Lemhi River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,912 ft, the Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id.

The Lemhi River is a tributary of the Salmon River located in Idaho, USA. It stretches for 60 miles from its source in the Lemhi Range to its confluence with the Salmon River. The hydrology of the Lemhi River is characterized by seasonal fluctuations in flow and high levels of sediment. The river has been the site of several dams and reservoirs, including the North Fork Dam and Reservoir, which was constructed in the 1970s to provide irrigation water for nearby farms. Today, the river is used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering, as well as for recreational activities such as fishing and rafting. The Lemhi River has a rich history, having been explored by Lewis and Clark on their westward expedition in 1805.

Last Updated 2024-12-18
Discharge Volume 379 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 191.0 cfs
-3.0 cfs (-1.55%)
Percent of Normal 44.42%
Maximum 3,390.0 cfs
2017-06-07
Seasonal Avg 430 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id
USGS 13305000
191 cfs 3.88 ft -1.55
Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon
USGS 13305310
186 cfs 1.88 ft -3.63
History of the River

The Lemhi River is a 60-mile-long (97 km) river in Idaho in the United States. It is a tributary of the Salmon River, which in turn is tributary to the Snake River and Columbia River.

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