Payette River at Payette
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/20/2025 8:30 PM MDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/20/2025 3:48 PM MDTRecord: 14.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE Major Flooding 14 ft Moderate Flooding 12.8 ft Minor Flooding 12 ft Action 11.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 14 - Major flooding will occur near the river in Payette County. Water will flow over the top of levees near the river. Water will be near the top of the embankment surrounding the Shady River Mobile Home Community. Houses along Highway 52 in the vicinity New Plymouth will flood. Water will flow over the road to a depth of at least 1 foot near the intersection of Highway 52 and Black Bridge Road. Portions of the industrial area in Payette will flood and water will cover portions of Park and River Streets.
- 13.5 - Water will approach the top of Carpenter and Girlock Levees. Some flooding along Killebrew Dr. near Payette is likely. Water will flow over the road near the intersection of Hwy 52 and Black Bridge Rd. Several houses along Hwy 52 near New Plymouth will flood. Portions of River St.and Park St. in Payette may flood. Flooding of low lying areas in the industrial section of Payette is possible. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur. Homes at the south end of Dutch Lane may be impacted by flooding.
- 12.5 - Flood waters will approach Highway 52 in the vicinity of New Plymouth threatening several houses in low areas near the river. Houses near Faulks Bridge may also be threatened. Large areas of pastureland near the river will be flooded and livestock should be moved to higher ground. Sections of the greenbelt path in Payette may be flooded.
Gauge Info
Coordinates | 44.0422, -116.925 |
RFC | NWRFC |
State | ID |
WFO | BOI |
County | Payette |
Data Provider(s) | |
US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
USGS | 13251000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
1. | 9.16 ft | on 06-04-2024 |
2. | 10.42 ft | on 05-23-2023 |
3. | 10.29 ft | on 06-14-2022 |
4. | 6.68 ft | on 04-06-2021 |
5. | 9.08 ft | on 06-07-2020 |
Recent Crests
1. | 9.16 ft | on 06-04-2024 |
2. | 10.42 ft | on 05-23-2023 |
3. | 10.29 ft | on 06-14-2022 |
4. | 6.68 ft | on 04-06-2021 |
5. | 9.08 ft | on 06-07-2020 |
6. | 12.66 ft | on 04-10-2019 |
7. | 9.20 ft | on 05-27-2018 |
8. | 11.97 ft | on 03-21-2017 |
9. | 8.80 ft | on 05-10-2016 |
10. | 8.57 ft | on 02-10-2015 |
11. | 9.37 ft | on 05-29-2014 |
12. | 12.64 ft | on 04-28-2012 |
13. | 11.03 ft | on 05-16-2011 |
14. | 13.69 ft | on 06-06-2010 |
15. | 10.15 ft | on 06-07-2009 |
16. | 10.69 ft | on 05-22-2008 |
17. | 6.76 ft | on 05-22-2007 |
18. | 11.60 ft | on 05-21-2006 |
19. | 9.75 ft | on 05-20-2005 |
20. | 7.95 ft | on 06-06-2004 |
21. | 10.66 ft | on 06-01-2003 |
22. | 12.33 ft | on 05-28-1998 |
23. | 14.50 ft | on 01-02-1997 |
24. | 12.17 ft | on 05-19-1996 |
25. | 10.32 ft | on 06-12-1993 |
26. | 11.05 ft | on 03-09-1986 |
27. | 10.66 ft | on 05-15-1984 |
28. | 11.46 ft | on 05-31-1983 |
29. | 11.67 ft | on 02-16-1982 |
30. | 11.50 ft | on 06-25-1974 |
31. | 11.96 ft | on 06-27-1971 |
32. | 13.80 ft | on 12-24-1964 |
33. | 11.53 ft | on 05-19-1957 |
34. | 12.75 ft | on 12-23-1955 |
Historic Crests
1. | 14.50 ft | on 01-02-1997 |
2. | 13.80 ft | on 12-24-1964 |
3. | 13.69 ft | on 06-06-2010 |
4. | 12.75 ft | on 12-23-1955 |
5. | 12.66 ft | on 04-10-2019 |
Historic Crests
1. | 14.50 ft | on 01-02-1997 |
2. | 13.80 ft | on 12-24-1964 |
3. | 13.69 ft | on 06-06-2010 |
4. | 12.75 ft | on 12-23-1955 |
5. | 12.66 ft | on 04-10-2019 |
6. | 12.64 ft | on 04-28-2012 |
7. | 12.33 ft | on 05-28-1998 |
8. | 12.17 ft | on 05-19-1996 |
9. | 11.97 ft | on 03-21-2017 |
10. | 11.96 ft | on 06-27-1971 |
11. | 11.67 ft | on 02-16-1982 |
12. | 11.60 ft | on 05-21-2006 |
13. | 11.53 ft | on 05-19-1957 |
14. | 11.50 ft | on 06-25-1974 |
15. | 11.46 ft | on 05-31-1983 |
16. | 11.05 ft | on 03-09-1986 |
17. | 11.03 ft | on 05-16-2011 |
18. | 10.69 ft | on 05-22-2008 |
19. | 10.66 ft | on 06-01-2003 |
20. | 10.66 ft | on 05-15-1984 |
21. | 10.42 ft | on 05-23-2023 |
22. | 10.32 ft | on 06-12-1993 |
23. | 10.29 ft | on 06-14-2022 |
24. | 10.15 ft | on 06-07-2009 |
25. | 9.75 ft | on 05-20-2005 |
26. | 9.37 ft | on 05-29-2014 |
27. | 9.20 ft | on 05-27-2018 |
28. | 9.16 ft | on 06-04-2024 |
29. | 9.08 ft | on 06-07-2020 |
30. | 8.80 ft | on 05-10-2016 |
31. | 8.57 ft | on 02-10-2015 |
32. | 7.95 ft | on 06-06-2004 |
33. | 6.76 ft | on 05-22-2007 |
34. | 6.68 ft | on 04-06-2021 |
Vertical Datum Table
type | NGVD29 |
---|---|
major Flooding | 2152.44 ft |
moderate Flooding | 2151.24 ft |
minor Flooding | 2150.44 ft |
action | 2149.94 ft |
Latest Value | 2143.88 ft |
Gauge Zero | 2138.44 ft |
Gauge Photos
Probability Information
Collaborative Agencies
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