SPOKANE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
October 30, 2024
Freeze Warning
Until 2024-10-30T14:00:00-06:00 National Weather Service
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, Castle Rock, Greeley, and Byers. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions are expected kill unprotected sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Last Updated 2024-10-30
Discharge Volume 9,064 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 4,570.0 cfs
+2160.0 cfs (+89.63%)
Percent of Normal 72.07%
Maximum 113,200.0 cfs
2017-03-28
Seasonal Avg 6,341 cfs

Total streamflow across the Spokane River was last observed at 4,570 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,064 acre-ft of water today; about 72% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,341 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 2,290 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 26.34 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

INTERACTIVE MAP

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
2280 cfs 26.34 ft -5.39
Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id
USGS 12419000
2010 cfs 7.75 ft -0.5
Spokane River At Spokane
USGS 12422500
2120 cfs 18.43 ft 3.92
Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
USGS 12426000
2290 cfs 6.36 ft 5.53
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.

Hourly Forecast
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Long Term Forecast
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Streamflow Levels

530

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9

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48

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27

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715

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125

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20800

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