Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >

Boise Hydro Image

CURRENT RIVER GAGE DATA and Forecasts

SNOWPACK DATA

Interactive Graphics Showing Current Snow Depth, Snow Water Equivalent (NWS)
Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal (NRCS)
Idaho | Oregon | Western U.S.
Interactive SNOTEL Maps (Snow Water Equivalent, Snow Depth, Snow Density)
Columbia Basin (NWRFC) United States (NRCS)

FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS, STATEMENTS

Flood Watches and Warnings -Issued only when rivers and streams are observed or forecast above flood stage.
River Statements -Issued to describe river conditions during high water events which are not expected to exceed flood stage.
Hydrologic Outlook - Issued when there is potential for notable hydrologic events. Most often used to describe the possibility of flooding, with occurrence typically 24 hours or more into the future, but as little as 12 hours in some cases when near-term certainty is low.

WATER SUPPLY