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 |
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 |
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.