2025-12-17T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible in higher terrain areas. * WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wenatchee, Wauconda, St. Maries, Plain, Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Mullan, Deer Park, Kettle Falls, Wallace, Newport, Orin-Rice Road, Lookout Pass, Metaline, Sherman Pass, Pangborn Airport, Athol, Entiat, Ione, Flowery Trail Road, Fernwood, Boulder Creek Road, Northport, Colville, Chewelah, Stehekin, Number 1 Canyon, Clark Fork, Dobson Pass, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Alpowa Summit, Pinehurst, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Fruitland, Republic, Pomeroy, Holden Village, Metaline Falls, Inchelium, Chesaw Road, Sandpoint, Osburn, Bonners Ferry, Tiger, Priest River, Stevens Pass, Eastport, Clarkston, Chelan, Kellogg, Number 2 Canyon, and Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for the river ranges from Class III to Class IV depending on the segment being run. The total segment mileage for the Little North Fork Clearwater River is approximately 20 miles.
The river includes various rapids and obstacles, including the Upper Gorge, which features a tight, technical section with numerous drops and boulder gardens. The Middle Gorge includes sections of continuous Class III-IV rapids, while the Lower Gorge features larger waves and holes.
Specific regulations for the area include a permit system for commercial outfitters, as well as a requirement for personal flotation devices for all individuals on the river. Additionally, the use of glass containers is prohibited in the river corridor.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 2300 cfs (7.45 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12414500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Orphan Point Saddle
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Orphan Saddle
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Crater Peak
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Camp 3
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Little North Fork Clearwater River
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