Pend Oreille River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the Pend Oreille River is flowing at 20,900 cfs near Ione, WA — 117% of normal for the date and down 11% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 15,500 to 20,900 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Pend Oreille 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 Ione, the Pend Oreille River is running 20,900 cfs — 117% of normal, down 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 108% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Ione (-11%).
How the Pend Oreille 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
- Newport Wa2,035 ft 15,500 cfs99%
- Ione1,989 ft 20,900 cfs117%
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 Pend Oreille River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (108%).
Pend Oreille River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa ID
Nov 10, 11:30 PM · USGS 12395500 |
15,500 cfs | 99% | +0% | 33.85 ft | 2,035 ft |
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Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione WA
Nov 11, 12:00 AM · USGS 12396500 |
20,900 cfs | 117% | -11% | 88.02 ft | 1,989 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 Pend Oreille River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Pend Oreille River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-11-01; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Fishing near the Pend Oreille River
About the Pend Oreille River
How is the Pend Oreille River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Pend Oreille River is flowing at 20,900 cfs near Ione, WA, about 117% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 15,500 to 20,900 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Pend Oreille River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Pend Oreille River is at 108% 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.