SALMON − AT SALMON (SMNI1)
   State:  Idaho
   County:  Lemhi
   Latitude:  45 11' 0" North
   Longitude:  113 53' 39" West
   Elevation:  3911 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
7 ft
   Flood Stage:  
7.5 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
8.5 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
9.5 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for May 31, 2026
Mean Stage: 5.16 ft  Mean Flow: 5770 cfs
Max Stage: 8.46 ft  Max Flow: 14700 cfs (1986)
Min Stage:  2.41 ft   Min Flow: 1290 cfs (1977)

Statistics based on water years: 1913-2025
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
10.33 ft
Date of Record: 
June 17, 1974

The 4-10 Day Trend Forecast is based on model guidance and uncertainty during this period is greater.

Hydrograph plot for SMNI1

Data Used In Plot   "label   USGS Observations