Total streamflow across the
Spokane River
was last observed at
7,080
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
14,043
acre-ft of water today; about 51%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
13,851 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 2,670 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 21.46 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 | 2025-02-06 |
Discharge Volume | 14,043 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
7,080.0 cfs
+100.0 cfs (+1.43%) |
Percent of Normal | 51.12% |
Maximum |
113,200.0 cfs
2017-03-28 |
Seasonal Avg | 13,851 cfs |
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 |
1950 cfs | 21.46 ft | -3.47 | |||||
Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id
USGS 12419000 |
1940 cfs | 7.67 ft | 5.43 | |||||
Spokane River At Spokane
USGS 12422500 |
2460 cfs | 18.65 ft | 2.07 | |||||
Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
USGS 12426000 |
2670 cfs | 6.64 ft | -2.2 |
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.