2026-04-26T08:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the teens expected. There is a 90 percent chance for a hard freeze in populated areas above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Clearwater Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. Possible damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing and irrigation systems with the hard freeze(temperatures in the lower 20s or colder). * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional frosts or freezes are possible through Wednesday.
Summary
The run has several notable rapids, including Tumbleweed, Ten Pin, Grim Reaper, and Hammer Creek. The best time to float this section of water is typically in the spring or early summer when the water levels are higher. Recommended cfs levels for this run are between 5,000-10,000 cfs. It is important to note that this run is not recommended for beginners, and paddlers should have previous Class III whitewater experience before attempting it.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 2490 cfs (3.74 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 55% |
| Optimal Range | 500-20000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to IV |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft |
| Run Length | 11.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 6980 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 5.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13337000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilderness Gateway
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Wilderness Gateway Campground
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Knife Edge Campground and River Access
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Knife Edge
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Rocky Ridge
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Liz Creek Cabin
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Fish Creek to Split Creek
Hungery Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E To Lochsa River, Sec. 33, T35N, R9E
Headwaters, Sec. 3, T35N, R7E To Fish Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E
Split Creek to Lowell
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