Little Salmon River at Riggins
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10' - Flood
Moderate
Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM MST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.19 ft
Flow: 0.423 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM 12/17 | 3.43 | 0.527 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 3.49 | 0.554 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 3.43 | 0.527 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 3.42 | 0.522 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 3.44 | 0.531 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 3.46 | 0.54 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 3.54 | 0.578 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 3.7 | 0.657 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 3.89 | 0.757 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 4 | 0.819 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 4.05 | 0.847 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 4.09 | 0.871 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 4.13 | 0.894 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 4.14 | 0.9 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 4.15 | 0.906 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 4.15 | 0.906 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 4.14 | 0.9 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 4.13 | 0.894 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 4.15 | 0.906 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 4.21 | 0.943 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 4.27 | 0.98 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 4.31 | 1.01 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 4.32 | 1.01 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 4.34 | 1.02 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 4.33 | 1.02 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 4.32 | 1.01 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 4.31 | 1.01 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 4.29 | 0.992 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 4.27 | 0.98 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 4.28 | 0.986 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 4.27 | 0.98 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 4.25 | 0.967 |
| 11 AM 12/25 | 4.25 | 0.967 |
| 5 PM 12/25 | 4.24 | 0.961 |
| 11 PM 12/25 | 4.22 | 0.949 |
| 5 AM 12/26 | 4.2 | 0.936 |
| 11 AM 12/26 | 4.19 | 0.93 |
| 5 PM 12/26 | 4.16 | 0.912 |
| 11 PM 12/26 | 4.14 | 0.9 |
| 5 AM 12/27 | 4.12 | 0.888 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 3.26 | 0.452 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 3.24 | 0.444 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 3.21 | 0.431 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 3.22 | 0.435 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 3.19 | 0.423 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 3.17 | 0.415 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 3.16 | 0.411 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 3.09 | 0.383 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.387 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.387 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 3.11 | 0.391 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 3.11 | 0.391 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 3.09 | 0.383 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 3.08 | 0.379 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.387 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 3.08 | 0.379 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 3.08 | 0.379 |
| 3:45 AM 12/17 | 3.08 | 0.379 |
| 3:30 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 3:15 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 2:45 AM 12/17 | 3.06 | 0.372 |
| 2:30 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 2:15 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 3.05 | 0.368 |
| 1:45 AM 12/17 | 3.07 | 0.375 |
12' -
Flooding from pinehurst to Riggins can be expected with possible flooding to Highway 95.
11' -
Bank erosion will possibly affect homes adjacent to the river.
10' -
Expect flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1974 | 12.18 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 12 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 11 |
| Jun 1, 1948 | 10.7 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 10.4 |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 10.26 |
| May 13, 1971 | 10.12 |
| May 30, 2003 | 9.96 |
| May 18, 1996 | 9.8 |
| May 20, 2006 | 9.75 |
| May 25, 1999 | 9.29 |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 9.1 |
| Jun 5, 2017 | 9 |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 8.73 |
| May 31, 2020 | 8.64 |
| May 29, 2025 | 8.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.