Little Spokane River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Little Spokane River is flowing at 101 cfs at Dartford, WA — 80% of normal for the date. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Little Spokane 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 Dartford, the Little Spokane River is running 101 cfs — 80% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 80% of normal).
How the Little Spokane 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
- Dartford1,592 ft 101 cfs80%
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 Little Spokane River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (80%).
Little Spokane River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Spokane River At Elk WA
Last reported Oct 9 · USGS 12427000 |
48 cfs | · | · | 11.87 ft | · | 1,844 ft |
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Little Spokane River At Dartford WA
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 12431000 |
101 cfs | 80% | -1% | 2.23 ft | 4.3 ft below | 1,592 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 Little Spokane River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Spokane 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Spokane River
The Little Spokane River is a tributary of the Spokane River, located in eastern Washington. It is approximately 35 miles long and has a history dating back to the Native American Spokane tribe. The river's hydrology is largely influenced by the local climate, with high water levels in the spring and low levels in the summer. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Nine Mile Dam and Reservoir, which provides hydroelectric power and irrigation for local agriculture. The Little Spokane River is also a popular recreational destination, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and hiking in the surrounding area. The river is home to several species of fish, including trout and salmon, and is a vital source of water for local agriculture.
Fishing near the Little Spokane River
About the Little Spokane River
How is the Little Spokane River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Little Spokane River is flowing at 101 cfs at Dartford, WA, about 80% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Spokane River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Spokane River is at 80% 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.
What is flood stage on the Little Spokane River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dartford (6.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.