Palouse River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Palouse River is flowing at 42 cfs at Hooper, WA — 71% of normal for the date and up 4% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 4.9 to 42 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Palouse 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 Hooper, the Palouse River is running 42 cfs — 71% of normal, up 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 64% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Palouse River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Palouse 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
- Potlatch Id2,481 ft 4.9 cfs56%
- Hooper1,068 ft 42 cfs71%
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 Palouse River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (64%).
Palouse River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Palouse River Near Potlatch Id ID
Oct 13, 12:30 AM · USGS 13345000 |
4.9 cfs | 56% | +5% | 5.06 ft | 9.9 ft below | 2,481 ft |
|
Palouse River At Hooper WA
Oct 13, 12:30 AM · USGS 13351000 |
42 cfs | 71% | +4% | 3.16 ft | · | 1,068 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.
Paddle runs on the Palouse River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek (Adams And Whitman Counties) Gauge: Hooper |
Too low | 42 cfs | 565–3,294 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Palouse River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Palouse River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the Palouse River
How is the Palouse River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Palouse River is flowing at 42 cfs at Hooper, WA, about 71% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 4.9 to 42 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Palouse River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Palouse River is at 64% 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 Palouse River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Potlatch Id (15.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Palouse River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.