OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Lemhi River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon • Pacific Northwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.22 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

38 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

4,169 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 13305310 • COORD: 45.133°, -113.799°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 5:06 PM

Lemhi River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Lemhi River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 1.22 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Lemhi River

The Lemhi River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Pacific Northwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon gauging station (coordinates: 45.1328°N, -113.7989°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Pacific Northwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Lemhi River Below L5

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon CURRENT GAUGE	Pacific Northwest	45.133°, -113.799°	13305310	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Lemhi River

What is the current Lemhi River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Lemhi River water level at Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon is measured at 1.22 ft with an observed discharge of 38 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Lemhi River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Lemhi River is located at coordinates 45.1328° Latitude and -113.7989° Longitude in Pacific Northwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 13305310.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Lemhi River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Lemhi River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Lemhi River flow? ↓

The Lemhi River courses through United States across the Pacific Northwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.