COTTONWOOD CREEK BEL FIVEMILE CR NR BOISE ID
USGS 13204640 · Idaho · reports gauge height, water temperature
USGS 13204640 · Idaho · reports gauge height, water temperature
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Steady · 24 h
No flow here now. USGS stopped publishing discharge at this gauge on Jul 1, 2020; it still reports what is shown. We found no other gauge on the same river that publishes flow.
Gauge height, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST; ranging 7.67 to 7.76 ft; latest 7.69 ft.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST | 7.68 | 49.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 7.7 | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.7 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 48.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 49.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.4 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 7.69 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 7.7 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 7.7 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 7.69 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 7.7 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 7.7 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 7.7 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 7.7 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 7.7 | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 7.71 | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 7.71 | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 7.73 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 7.76 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 7.69 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.3 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 51.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 7.67 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 49.8 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 7.68 | 50.2 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 7.67 | 50.5 |
USGS keeps no flow statistics at this gauge, so there is no normal range for flow; the chart shows gauge height as USGS publishes it.
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST; ranging 47.3 to 53.1 °F; latest 49.1 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 48 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 48 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 48 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 48.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 49.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 48 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 47.7 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 48 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 50 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 52 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 52.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 51.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 51.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 51.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 50.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 49.8 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 50.2 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 50.5 |
Map of USGS gauge 13204640 and the river around it
Where COTTONWOOD CREEK BEL FIVEMILE CR NR BOISE ID sits.
Under 66°F. Water 49.1°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 50.5°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.”
Perspective: Trout fishing during low water and high temperatures (25 July 2024; archived copy) (Idaho Department of Fish and Game)Steady over 24 hours (gauge height +0.00 ft). 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 list not on file for this gauge. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game: Idaho fish stocking schedules · Idaho fishing seasons and rules.
Cold water. Water 49.1°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.
The National Weather Service has no flood-stage gauge here, so no official flood category is shown.
Checked Nov 5, 8:22 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.