Payette River at Payette

Last updated: Jun 21, 2025, 3:35 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

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

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

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

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Payette River at Payette River Gage (PRPI1)

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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