Lightning Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Lightning Creek today?

Lightning Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge LITTLE SALMON RIVER AT RIGGINS ID; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Lightning Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Lightning Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Lightning Creek, measured at USGS station LITTLE SALMON RIVER AT RIGGINS ID (3.7 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

2.32 ft

Updated 23 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

136 cfs

Boat Ramps on Lightning Creek (2)

Lightning Creek Boat Ramp — Lucile, Idaho
Lightning Creek Boat Ramp — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Lightning Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Lightning Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Lightning Creek (LITTLE SALMON RIVER AT RIGGINS ID) currently reads a gauge height of 2.32 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Lightning Creek high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Lightning Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Lightning Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 13316500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.