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USGS Streamgage 13132535

Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City

Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City is USGS streamgage 13132535 in Idaho, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17040218. It sits on the Big Lost River, alongside 8 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. Discharge records at this site go back to 1984. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Idaho
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17040218
Coordinates
43.5744, -112.94212
USGS site number
13132535
Records begin
1984-07-12 (42 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 41 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 0 0 6
February 0 0 8.9
March 0 0 34.5
April 0 0 98.9
May 0 0 163.9
June 0 0 341.9
July 0 0 94.5
August 0 0 4.9
September 0 0 39.5
October 0 0 81.5
November 0 0 76.1
December 0 0 28.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 13132535 begin in 1984, about 42 years, covering roughly 7,398 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City?
The gauge sits at 43.5744, -112.94212, in Idaho, in hydrologic subbasin 17040218.
Can I use Big Lost River at Lincoln Blvd Bridge near Atomic City data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the Big Lost River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Big Lost River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin