River stage
Howells Ferry, Snake River
- River level
- 3.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.50 ft
- Recent high
- 7.54 ft
- Recent low
- 3.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MDMI1
- 30-day change
- -2.24 ft
- Average
- 6.51 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.02 ft
In brief
The Snake River at Howells Ferry, ID read 3.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.49 ft below action stage. That is 2.24 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MDMI1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.02 ft | 1918-06-21 |
| 2 | 15.49 ft | 1997-06-21 |
| 3 | 14.18 ft | 1914-06-08 |
| 4 | 13.80 ft | 1912-06-18 |
| 5 | 13.72 ft | 1917-06-24 |
| 6 | 13.68 ft | 1911-06-25 |
| 7 | 13.54 ft | 1927-07-03 |
| 8 | 13.40 ft | 1913-06-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.20 ft
Low-lying areas below Minidoka Dam through the Burley area will experience high flows. Water will be on the sidewalk near Morrey's Steakhouse.
- 11.50 ft
Flooding is likely in low-lying areas below Minidoka Dam through Burley. Water will be near boat launch walls at Airport and in Burley. Homes at rivers edge may experience water near property lines and near structures.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Snake River flooding at Howells Ferry?
No. The Snake River at Howells Ferry is at 3.71 ft, 6.49 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Howells Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10.2 ft and minor flooding 11.5 ft.
What is the highest the Snake River has been at Howells Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 16.02 ft, on 1918-06-21.
Is the Snake River high or low right now at Howells Ferry?
At 3.71 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MDMI1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13081500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.