Snake River Levels

May 18 2024

687,319 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-5887.1 cfs (-1.67%) since yesterday
93.03% of Normal • 27 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Snake River was last observed at 346,522 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 687,319 acre-ft of water today; about 93% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 372,494 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-05-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 763,301 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Snake River Near Anatone reporting a streamflow rate of 74,300 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Snake River At Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line with a gauge stage of 67.68 ft. This river is monitored from 27 different streamgauging stations along the Snake River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,326 ft, the Snake River Near Montezuma.

Last Updated	2024-05-18
Streamflow	346,522.3 cfs
Percent of Normal	93.03%
Maximum	763,301.0 cfs 2011-05-27

About the snake river

The Snake River is a major river in the United States, stretching over 1,000 miles from Wyoming to Washington, and is a tributary of the Columbia River. The river has a storied history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and later European settlers. Today, the river is heavily utilized for hydroelectric power, with several large dams and reservoirs along its length, such as the Hells Canyon Dam and the Jackson Lake Dam. These dams have transformed the river into a major source of energy for the region, but have also had significant impacts on the river's ecology and the surrounding landscapes. Additionally, the Snake River and its reservoirs are popular recreational destinations, offering activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river also plays a critical role in the region's agricultural sector, providing irrigation for crops and supporting the livelihoods of many farmers and ranchers.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Snake River Near Montezuma USGS 09047500	81 cfs	1.69 ft	36.87
Snake River Ab Jackson Lake At Flagg Ranch Wy USGS 13010065	6810 cfs	7.52 ft	10.19
Snake River Nr Moran Wy USGS 13011000	2020 cfs	5.04 ft	0.5
Snake River At Moose USGS 13013650	6000 cfs	11.5 ft	11.73
Snake River Bl Flat Creek Nr Jackson Wy USGS 13018750	7850 cfs	5.52 ft	9.33
Snake River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy USGS 13022500	13500 cfs	7.71 ft	9.76
Snake River Nr Irwin Id USGS 13032500	11200 cfs	8.52 ft	1.82
Snake River Nr Heise Id USGS 13037500	13400 cfs	6.21 ft	3.08
Snake River At Lorenzo Id USGS 13038500	6240 cfs	6.9 ft	0.97
Snake River Nr Menan Id USGS 13057000	10900 cfs	5.59 ft	-0.91
Snake River Ab Eagle Rock Nr Idaho Falls Id USGS 13057155	9340 cfs	9.05 ft	-0.85
Snake River Nr Shelley Id USGS 13060000	9990 cfs	8.06 ft	-1.09
Snake River At Blackfoot Id USGS 13062500	6600 cfs	6.71 ft	-1.35
Snake River Nr Blackfoot Id USGS 13069500	7720 cfs	5.87 ft	-6.99
Snake River At Neeley Id USGS 13077000	9900 cfs	5.93 ft	-3.88
Snake R Nr Minidoka Id (At Howells Ferry) USGS 13081500	7840 cfs	7 ft	-5.77
Snake River Gaging Station At Milner Id USGS 13087995	0 cfs	1.14 ft	None
Snake River Nr Twin Falls Id USGS 13090500	1110 cfs	2.74 ft	34.38
Snake River Nr Buhl Id USGS 13094000	2570 cfs	2.13 ft	0.39
Snake River At King Hill Id USGS 13154500	6840 cfs	6.04 ft	-5.66
Snake River Nr Murphy Id USGS 13172500	7800 cfs	22.06 ft	-9.41
Snake River At Nyssa Or USGS 13213100	11900 cfs	6.15 ft	-5.56
Snake River At Weiser Id USGS 13269000	21000 cfs	5.42 ft	-3.67
Snake River At Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line USGS 13290450	22000 cfs	67.68 ft	0.46
Snake River Near Pine City USGS 05338500	811 cfs	4.02 ft	-14.99
Snake River Bl Mcduff Rapids At China Gardens USGS 13317660	68800 cfs	16.1 ft	-4.04
Snake River Near Anatone USGS 13334300	74300 cfs	12.28 ft	-3.26

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