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Spokane River







SPOKANE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
March 6, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

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Total streamflow across the Spokane River was last observed at 26,920 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 53,395 acre-ft of water today; about 167% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 16,089 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 9,210 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 25.43 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.

Last Updated 2025-03-06
Discharge Volume 53,395 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 26,920.0 cfs
-260.0 cfs (-0.96%)
Percent of Normal 167.32%
Maximum 113,200.0 cfs
2017-03-28
Seasonal Avg 16,089 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

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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
8670 cfs 25.43 ft -0.91
Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id
USGS 12419000
9040 cfs 12.54 ft 0.89
Spokane River At Spokane
USGS 12422500
8400 cfs 21.31 ft 0.6
Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
USGS 12426000
9210 cfs 9.59 ft -2.75
History of the River
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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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