River stage
Yankee Fork, Salmon River
- River level
- 2.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 4.13 ft
- Recent low
- 2.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SRYI1
- 30-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Average
- 2.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.64 ft
In brief
The Salmon River at Yankee Fork, ID read 2.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.76 ft below action stage. That is 0.09 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SRYI1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.64 ft | 2017-06-05 |
| 2 | 10.59 ft | 1972-06-08 |
| 3 | 10.55 ft | 1986-06-01 |
| 4 | 10.55 ft | 1965-06-11 |
| 5 | 10.22 ft | 2006-05-21 |
| 6 | 10.19 ft | 1982-06-20 |
| 7 | 10.17 ft | 1957-06-05 |
| 8 | 10.08 ft | 2010-06-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Salmon River will be within one foot of bankfull in many locations between the Sunbeam area downstream through Challis to the Ellis region. Localized lowland seep and ponding is possible.
- 9.50 ft
Flooding of lowland areas and ponding from the Sunbeam area downstream through Challis to the Ellis region. Campgrounds near Challis and Ellis will have water in them. Side roads from Challis to Sunbeam may be washed out or have water over them.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salmon River flooding at Yankee Fork?
No. The Salmon River at Yankee Fork is at 2.24 ft, 6.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Yankee Fork?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft and minor flooding 9.5 ft.
What is the highest the Salmon River has been at Yankee Fork?
The highest crest on record is 10.64 ft, on 2017-06-05.
Is the Salmon River high or low right now at Yankee Fork?
At 2.24 ft it is higher than 38% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SRYI1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13296500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.