When does Snake River near Kimberly, ID normally run highest?

January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2,354.2 cfs, against 631.3 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 near Kimberly, ID?

It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2,354.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 707.4 and 8,185.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.

How long has Snake River near Kimberly, ID been measured?

Discharge records at USGS site 13090000 begin in 1923, about 103 years, covering roughly 8,890 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.

Where is Snake River near Kimberly, ID?

The gauge sits at 42.59083, -114.36028, in Idaho, in hydrologic subbasin 17040212, draining roughly 22,340 square miles.

Can I use Snake River near Kimberly, 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.

USGS Streamgage 13090000

Snake River near Kimberly, ID

Snake River near Kimberly, ID is USGS streamgage 13090000 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 22,340 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1923. Typical flow runs near 631.3 cfs in July and 2,343.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State: Idaho
Drainage area: 22,340 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8): 17040212
Coordinates: 42.59083, -114.36028
USGS site number: 13090000
Records begin: 1923-10-01 (103 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 102 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
January	707.4	2,354.2	8,185.5
February	620.1	2,144.1	8,755.5
March	394.8	2,061.6	9,610.3
April	267	2,343.3	14,166.7
May	300.2	924.4	13,171
June	331.8	770.1	12,138.7
July	356.5	631.3	3,946.8
August	385.7	637.4	2,012.9
September	387.5	674.1	1,814.7
October	385.2	923.7	5,019
November	545	1,305.7	6,479.3
December	652.5	1,712.9	7,696.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Snake River near Kimberly, ID normally run highest?: January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2,354.2 cfs, against 631.3 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 near Kimberly, ID?: It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2,354.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 707.4 and 8,185.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Snake River near Kimberly, ID been measured?: Discharge records at USGS site 13090000 begin in 1923, about 103 years, covering roughly 8,890 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Snake River near Kimberly, ID?: The gauge sits at 42.59083, -114.36028, in Idaho, in hydrologic subbasin 17040212, draining roughly 22,340 square miles.
Can I use Snake River near Kimberly, 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.

Snake River Ab Jackson Lake at Flagg Ranch, WY 486 sq mi
Snake River near Moran, WY 807 sq mi
Snake River at Moose, WY 1,674 sq mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near Jackson, WY 2,672 sq mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine, WY 3,465 sq mi
Snake River near Irwin, ID 5,225 sq mi
Snake River near Heise, ID 5,752 sq mi
Snake River at Lorenzo, ID 5,810 sq mi
Snake River Ab Eagle Rock near Idaho Falls, ID 9,533 sq mi
Snake River near Shelley, ID 9,790 sq mi
Snake River at Blackfoot, ID 9,950 sq mi
Snake River near Blackfoot, ID 11,310 sq mi
Snake River at Neeley, ID 13,600 sq mi
Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells Ferry 15,700 sq mi
Snake River near Kimberly, ID this page
Snake River near Twin Falls, ID 22,360 sq mi
Snake River at Pigeon Cove near Twin Falls, ID 22,830 sq mi
Snake River near Buhl, ID 22,990 sq mi
Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman, ID 26,070 sq mi
Snake River below Bliss Dam near Bliss, ID 35,500 sq mi
Snake River at King Hill, ID 35,800 sq mi
Snake River below Swan Falls Dam, ID 41,900 sq mi
Snake River near Murphy, ID 41,900 sq mi
Snake River at Nyssa, OR 58,700 sq mi
Snake River at Weiser, ID 69,200 sq mi
Snake River at Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line 73,300 sq mi
Snake River at Johnson Bar Id-Or State Line 73,400 sq mi
Snake River near Anatone, WA 92,960 sq mi
Snake River at McDuff Rapids at China Garden, ID
Snake River near Menan, ID
Snake River near Powers, WA

Snake River near Kimberly, ID

Gauge details

Typical flow by month

Common questions

Upstream and downstream on the Snake River

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