SPOKANE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
47.68, -116.80


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Spokane River was last observed at 11,380 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 22,572 acre-ft of water today; about 96% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 11,891 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 4,050 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 22.31 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 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 22,572 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,380.0 cfs
+650.0 cfs (+6.06%)
Percent of Normal 95.7%
Maximum 113,200.0 cfs
2017-03-28
Seasonal Avg 11,891 cfs

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
3630 cfs 22.31 ft 9.34
Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id
USGS 12419000
3360 cfs 8.97 ft 6.33
Spokane River At Spokane
USGS 12422500
3700 cfs 19.35 ft 2.78
Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
USGS 12426000
4050 cfs 7.47 ft 6.3
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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