Bruneau River at Hot Springs
Critical Stages
9' - Action
9.5' - Flood
11' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 PM MST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.68 ft
Flow: 0.08 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 PM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 4.73 | 0.091 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 4.76 | 0.097 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 4.79 | 0.104 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 4.81 | 0.109 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 4.81 | 0.109 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 4.8 | 0.107 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 4.77 | 0.1 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 4.81 | 0.109 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 4.84 | 0.116 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 4.86 | 0.121 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 4.88 | 0.126 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 4.88 | 0.126 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 4.87 | 0.124 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 4.85 | 0.119 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 4.82 | 0.111 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 4.8 | 0.107 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 4.78 | 0.102 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 4.77 | 0.1 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 4.77 | 0.1 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 4.76 | 0.097 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 4.74 | 0.093 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 4.73 | 0.091 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 4.71 | 0.086 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 4.68 | 0.08 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 4.68 | 0.08 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 4.68 | 0.08 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 4.69 | 0.082 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 4.7 | 0.084 |
13.2' -
Record flooding will occur, exceeding the flood of 1984. Floodwater will cross Highway 51 near the river at Mile Marker 77. Extensive flooding of agricultural land will occur between Bruneau and Hot Springs. Floodwater may also cover low spots along Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
13' -
Widespread flooding of agricultural land between Bruneau and Hot Springs is likely. Floodwater will cross sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the river at Mile Marker 77. Water may approach low sections of Hot Springs Road between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
11' -
Water may cross low sections of Highway 51 near its crossing of the Bruneau River at Mile Marker 77. Farm fields and pasture will be flooded in low areas near the river between Bruneau and Hot Springs.
9.5' -
Minor flooding of agricultural land near the river is likely. Water will approach the bottom of the bridge where Highway 51 crosses the river at Mile Marker 77, and debris may begin piling up at the bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 15, 1984 | 13.03 |
| Mar 1, 1910 | 13 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11.81 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11.81 |
| May 17, 2005 | 11.63 |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 10.86 |
| May 18, 1975 | 10.81 |
| Jan 18, 1971 | 10.56 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 10.41 |
| Jun 21, 1967 | 10.36 |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 10.13 |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 9.97 |
| May 14, 2013 | 9.94 |
| May 29, 1983 | 9.41 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | 9.37 |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 9.27 |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 9.22 |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 9.03 |
| Feb 13, 1962 | 8.99 |
| May 2, 2023 | 8.93 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
