River stage
Hells Canyon, Snake River
- River level
- 63.35 ft
- Status
- Thresholds not published
- Record crest
- 86.17 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HCDI1
- Readings
- 4012
- Record crest
- 86.17 ft
- Crest date
- 1997-02-02
In brief
The Snake River at Hells Canyon, ID read 63.35 ft on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HCDI1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86.17 ft | 1997-02-02 |
| 2 | 84.90 ft | 1998-05-29 |
| 3 | 84.05 ft | 1982-02-23 |
| 4 | 82.26 ft | 1986-02-28 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 82.23 ft | 1984-05-08 |
| 6 | 81.55 ft | 1971-04-15 |
| 7 | 81.34 ft | 1996-04-24 |
| 8 | 81.33 ft | 1972-03-21 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Snake River flooding at Hells Canyon?
No. The Snake River at Hells Canyon is at 63.35 ft.
What is the flood stage at Hells Canyon?
The National Weather Service has not published flood stages for this gauge.
What is the highest the Snake River has been at Hells Canyon?
The highest crest on record is 86.17 ft, on 1997-02-02.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HCDI1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13290450). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.