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Teton River Flow Today

As of October 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Teton River is flowing at 389 cfs near St. Anthony Id, ID — 82% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 3 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 66 to 389 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
5 3 reporting · upstream → down
Teton River Above South Leigh Creek Near Driggs Id: 86% of normalTeton River Near St. Anthony Id: 82% of normalTeton River Below South Fork Near Choteau Mount: 104% of normal
Typical gauge
86% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Paddle runs
7 2 in range now
4 low2 in range
Updated
Oct 17, 2:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 17, 2026

Teton 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 St. Anthony Id, the Teton River is running 389 cfs — 82% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 86% of normal).

Paddlers: 2 of 6 runs on the Teton River with a live range are in range, 4 too low.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Teton 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

  1. Driggs Id5,963 ft 199 cfs86%
  2. St. Anthony Id4,983 ft 389 cfs82%
  3. Choteau Mount4,785 ft 66 cfs104%

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 Teton River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (86%).

Typical gauge 86%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal0Below normal2Near normal1Above normal0Much above normal0

Teton River flow report

5 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Teton River Above South Leigh Creek Near Driggs Id ID
Oct 17, 1:45 AM · USGS 13052200
199 cfs 86% -8% 1.91 ft 2.3 ft below 5,963 ft
Teton River Near St. Anthony Id ID
Oct 17, 2:15 AM · USGS 13055000
389 cfs 82% -4% 2.25 ft 3.8 ft below 4,983 ft
Teton River Below South Fork Near Choteau Mount MT
Oct 17, 1:45 AM · USGS 06102500
66 cfs 104% -3% 4.34 ft · 4,785 ft
Teton River Near Dutton Mount MT
Last reported Apr 11 · USGS 06108000
83 cfs · · 2.28 ft · 3,249 ft
Teton River At Loma Mount MT
Last reported Oct 13 · USGS 06108800
401 cfs · · 2.15 ft · 2,570 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.

Whitewater & paddle

Paddle runs on the Teton River

2 of 7 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).

RunStatusFlow nowRunnable rangeClass
Teton River
Gauge: St. Anthony Id
In range 389 cfs 300–2,000 cfs II–III
Teton River
Gauge: St. Anthony Id
In range 389 cfs 300–2,000 cfs III
Canyon Creek
Gauge: Driggs Id
Too low 199 cfs 300–2,000 cfs IV–V
Just West Of Crystal Lake To Trailhead
Gauge: Driggs Id
Too low 199 cfs 300–2,000 cfs III–IV
Teton River
Gauge: Driggs Id
Too low 199 cfs 300–2,000 cfs IV–III
Teton River
Gauge: Driggs Id
Too low 199 cfs 300–2,000 cfs II–III
Marias River
Gauge: Loma Mount
No live range · 48–157 cfs typical II–III
History

Teton River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

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.

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FAQ

About the Teton River

How is the Teton River flowing right now?

As of October 17, 2026, the Teton River is flowing at 389 cfs near St. Anthony Id, ID, about 82% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 66 to 389 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Teton River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Teton River is at 86% 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 Teton River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Driggs Id (4.2 ft), St. Anthony Id (6.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Is the Teton River runnable for paddling today?

2 of 7 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.

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