Bruneau River at Hot Springs

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 7:34 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 13.2 - Record flooding will occur, exceeding the flood of 1984. Floodwater will cross Highway 51 near the river at Mile Marker 77. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur between Bruneau and Hot Springs. Floodwater may also cover low spots along Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
  • 13 - Widespread flooding of agricultural land between Bruneau and Hot Springs is likely. Floodwater will cross sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the river at Mile Marker 77. Water may approach low sections of Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
  • 11 - Water may cross low sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the Bruneau River at Mile Marker 77. Farm fields and pasture will be flooded in low areas near the river between Bruneau and Hot Springs.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.7711, -115.719
RFC NWRFC
State ID
WFO BOI
County Owyhee
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 13168500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 8.21 ft on 04-15-2024
2. 8.93 ft on 05-02-2023
3. 6.72 ft on 05-19-2022
4. 5.85 ft on 05-20-2021
5. 7.33 ft on 05-01-2020

Historic Crests

1. 13.03 ft on 05-15-1984
2. 13.00 ft on 03-01-1910
3. 11.81 ft on 02-10-2017
4. 11.81 ft on 02-10-2017
5. 11.63 ft on 05-17-2005

Gauge Photos

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Bruneu River at Hot Springs river gauge Sept. 12, 2013

Probability Information

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