Creek ID

Lightning Creek

Idaho • 48.1841, -116.1538

Length

26 mi

41 km

Elevation

5,460′ → 2,065′

3,394 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

2.51%

132.7 ft/mi

Drainage

117 mi²

304 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

916 mi

1,475 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Lightning Creek

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on Lightning Creek providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 4 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Lightning Creek.