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USGS Streamgage 13135000

Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID

Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID is USGS streamgage 13135000 in Idaho, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17040212. It sits on the Snake River, alongside 30 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 26,070 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1937. Typical flow runs near 6,214.8 cfs in July and 8,377 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Idaho
Drainage area
26,070 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17040212
Coordinates
42.84851, -114.90145
USGS site number
13135000
Records begin
1937-10-01 (89 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 88 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 5,204.5 7,757.4 14,164.5
February 5,094.1 7,357.2 14,593.1
March 4,851 7,401.6 15,716.1
April 4,908 8,377 20,186.7
May 5,025.5 6,735.2 19,000
June 4,918.7 6,748.7 18,450
July 5,011.9 6,214.8 8,964.5
August 5,088.4 6,520.6 7,292.9
September 5,523 7,167.7 8,255
October 5,781.9 7,406.5 11,056.5
November 5,429.7 7,247.7 11,666.7
December 5,340.3 7,348.4 13,690.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 8,377 cfs, against 6,214.8 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 7,757.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 5,204.5 and 14,164.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 13135000 begin in 1937, about 89 years, covering roughly 8,891 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID?
The gauge sits at 42.84851, -114.90145, in Idaho, in hydrologic subbasin 17040212, draining roughly 26,070 square miles.
Can I use Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID 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 Snake River

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

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