SPOKANE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 17,831 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 8,990.0 cfs
+2800.0 cfs (+45.23%)
Percent of Normal 120.52%
Maximum 113,200.0 cfs
2017-03-28
Seasonal Avg 7,459 cfs

Total streamflow across the Spokane River was last observed at 8,990 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 17,831 acre-ft of water today; about 121% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,459 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-03-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 113,200 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane reporting a streamflow rate of 3,050 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Spokane River Blw Blackwell Nr Coeur D Alene Id with a gauge stage of 24.49 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Spokane River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,119 ft, the Spokane River Blw Blackwell Nr Coeur D Alene Id.

The Spokane River is a 111-mile long river located in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a transportation route for Native American tribes and European settlers. The river originates at Lake Coeur d'Alene and flows westward through Spokane, ultimately joining the Columbia River. The Spokane River is heavily regulated through several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, including Long Lake, Lake Spokane, and Little Falls Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power while also regulating water levels for agricultural uses and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Despite these uses, the Spokane River has faced environmental challenges such as pollution and habitat degradation in recent years, leading to conservation efforts to restore its health.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Spokane River Blw Blackwell Nr Coeur D Alene Id
USGS 12417650
2890 cfs 24.49 ft -2.31
Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id
USGS 12419000
2690 cfs 8.42 ft -0.37
Spokane River At Spokane
USGS 12422500
2940 cfs 18.94 ft 0.68
Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
USGS 12426000
3050 cfs 6.89 ft -3.48
History of the River

The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 111 miles (179 km) long, in northern Idaho and eastern Washington in the United States. It drains a low mountainous area east of the Columbia, passing through the Spokane Valley and the city of Spokane, Washington.

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