Teton River river
Total streamflow across the Teton River was last observed at 1,027 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,037 acre-ft of water today; about 41% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,530 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-06-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at 12,480 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Teton River Nr St Anthony Id reporting a streamflow rate of 683 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt with a gauge stage of 4.65 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Teton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 5,963 ft, the Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Teton River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Teton River
All 5 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id
ID
USGS 13052200
|
258 | 1.64 | -8.5 | 45% | 88 | 2,440 | 5,963 |
|
Teton River Nr St Anthony Id
ID
USGS 13055000
|
683 | 2.61 | -8.3 | 37% | 163 | 5,760 | 4,983 |
|
Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt
MT
USGS 06102500
|
167 | 4.65 | 0.0 | 52% | 2 | 3,590 | 4,785 |
|
Teton River Near Dutton Mt
MT
USGS 06108000
|
83 | 2.28 | -11.2 | 66% | 4 | 71,300 | 3,249 |
|
Teton River At Loma Mt
MT
USGS 06108800
|
26 | 0.82 | 0.0 | 30% | 0 | 3,850 | 2,570 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Teton River
The Teton River is a tributary of the Snake River located in eastern Idaho. It stretches about 81 miles, originating in the Teton Range of Wyoming and flowing westward into Idaho. The river is known for its scenic beauty and diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, kayaking, and camping.
The Teton River has a complex hydrology system due to its location in the Snake River watershed. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Teton Dam and the Palisades Reservoir, which provide irrigation water for agriculture and hydroelectric power.
The Teton Dam, which was completed in 1976, was a significant engineering feat but tragically failed within a year of construction, causing a devastating flood that killed 11 people and destroyed numerous homes and farms.
Today, the Teton River is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and supports a variety of agricultural practices, including potato and wheat farming. Despite its past challenges, the Teton River continues to provide valuable resources and recreational opportunities for the surrounding communities.
Recreation along the Teton River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Teton River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Teton River
Where does the data for the Teton River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.