Colville River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:20 AM, the Colville River is flowing at 64 cfs at Kettle Falls, WA — 60% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Colville River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Kettle Falls, the Colville River is running 64 cfs — 60% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 60% of normal).
How the Colville River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Kettle Falls1,391 ft 64 cfs60%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Colville River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (60%).
Colville River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Colville River At Kettle Falls WA
Oct 2, 12:20 AM · USGS 12409000 |
64 cfs | 60% | -2% | 5.23 ft | 1,391 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Colville River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Colville River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Colville River
The Colville River is a 350-mile-long river located in the northern region of Alaska. The river flows from the Brooks Range, across the North Slope, and eventually into the Beaufort Sea. Historically, the river was used by the Inupiat people for fishing and hunting. Today, the river is primarily used for oil and natural gas exploration, and there are several reservoirs and dams along the river to support this industry. These include the Sagavanirktok River Dam and the Putuligayuk River Dam. Additionally, the river is also used for some recreational activities such as rafting and fishing, and supports some agricultural activities in the areas near the river. The Colville River is an important part of Alaska's environment and economy.
About the Colville River
How is the Colville River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Colville River is flowing at 64 cfs at Kettle Falls, WA, about 60% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Colville River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Colville River is at 60% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.