-42.0 cfs (-6.28%) since yesterday
42.21% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Palouse River
was last observed at
627
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,244
acre-ft of water today; about 42%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,486 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2012-04-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
15,260 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Palouse River At Hooper
reporting a streamflow rate of 478 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Palouse River Nr Potlatch Id
with a gauge stage of 6.32 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Palouse River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,481 ft, the
Palouse River Nr Potlatch Id.
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Streamflow
627.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
42.21%
Maximum
15,260.0 cfs
2012-04-01
About the palouse river
The Palouse River is a tributary of the Snake River located in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It runs for about 167 miles and has a drainage basin of 3,330 square miles. The river was historically used by the Nez Perce people for fishing and transportation. Today, the river is used for irrigation in agriculture, and several dams and reservoirs have been constructed along its length, including the Lower Granite Dam and the Rogersburg Reservoir. The Palouse River also offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The river's hydrology has been impacted by agricultural practices and development, leading to issues with water quality and habitat degradation.