SILVER CREEK AT SPORTSMAN ACCESS NR PICABO ID
USGS 13150430 · Idaho · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
USGS 13150430 · Idaho · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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Reading Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 93.2 to 112 ft³/s; latest 102 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.8 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 45.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 45.7 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46.2 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46.4 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46.2 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.9 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.3 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.4 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.2 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.4 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 44.6 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.1 | 112–178 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.1 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.3 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 45.5 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46.6 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 46.9 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.3 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.8 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 48 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.7 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 46.9 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 46.2 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 45.5 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 44.6 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 44.4 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 44.2 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 44.2 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 44.4 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 44.6 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.8 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.8 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.8 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.8 | 111–178 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.6 | 111–178 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.6 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 44.4 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 110 | 6.77 | 44.6 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 110 | 6.77 | 44.6 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 112 | 6.78 | 44.8 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 112 | 6.78 | 45.1 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 112 | 6.78 | 45.5 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 110 | 6.77 | 46 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 46.4 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 46.2 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 46 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 45.7 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.8 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.1 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 43.7 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 43.5 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 43.5 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 43.7 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.1 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.1 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.2 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.2 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.2 | 110–177 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.2 | 110–177 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.4 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.6 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 44.8 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 45.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 45.7 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 46 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 46.4 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 46.9 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 102 | 6.72 | 47.5 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.3 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 47.1 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.3 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.5 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.7 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.7 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 109–177 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 109–177 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 47.8 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48.4 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 48.7 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 48.9 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 49.3 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 49.3 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 49.5 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 109 | 6.76 | 49.5 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 49.3 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 49.1 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48.7 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48.6 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48.4 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 107 | 6.75 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 105 | 6.74 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 48.2 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 103 | 6.73 | 48 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.8 | 108–180 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.8 | 108–180 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.8 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.8 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 48 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.2 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.2 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.4 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.6 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.6 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48.6 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 48 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.5 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 47.1 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 102 | 6.72 | 46.9 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.8 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.6 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.4 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.4 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.4 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 100 | 6.71 | 46.2 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 46.2 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 46 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.9 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.7 | 109–179 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.7 | 109–179 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.7 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.7 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 98.3 | 6.7 | 45.9 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46.4 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46.6 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 46.4 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 45.9 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 45.3 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 45 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 96.6 | 6.69 | 45 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.8 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.6 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.2 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.2 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.2 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.1 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.1 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 43.9 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 43.9 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 43.7 | 110–178 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 43.7 | 110–178 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 43.7 | 108–177 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 93.2 | 6.67 | 43.9 | 108–177 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 93.2 | 6.67 | 44.2 | 108–177 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 94.9 | 6.68 | 44.6 | 108–177 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 43.5 to 49.5 °F; latest 44.8 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 45.9 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 45.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 45 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 46.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 48 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 46 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 46 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 46 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 47.7 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 47.7 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 48 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 48 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 47.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 47.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 47.8 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 47.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 48 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 48 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 47.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 46.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 46 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 46 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 46 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 46.6 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 45.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 45 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 45 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 44.6 |
Map of USGS gauge 13150430 and the river around it
Where SILVER CREEK AT SPORTSMAN ACCESS NR PICABO ID sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river and our water's map point.
Under 66°F. Water 44.8°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 46.6°F. In the study Idaho Fish and Game cites, trout landed in water under 66°F survived best: mortality “was 69% higher for trout landed at 73°F water temperatures than for those landed when waters were less than 66°F.” In summer, “early-mornings are typically best while the water is still cool.”
Normal for Nov 5: 112–178 ft³/s (middle half of 52 years of record). Now: 102 ft³/s, below normal.
Below normal for this date. 102 ft³/s is between the 10th and 25th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 52 years of record (1975–2026): 10th 91, 25th 112, median 133, 75th 178, 90th 228 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 84.8 ft³/s, highest 249 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (−1% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Species the agency lists for Silver Creek: Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Source: Silver Creek | Idaho Fishing Planner (Idaho Department of Fish and Game).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Cold water. Water 44.8°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 6.72 ft stage, 102 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST (NWS gauge PBOI1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:59 PM MST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.