Clearwater River at Orofino ID
Is Clearwater River at Orofino ID flooding right now?
Clearwater River at Orofino ID measured 2.85 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.85 ft
Streamflow
1,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.1 ft on Sat, May 29, 1948.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18.5 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.1 ft | 1948-05-29 |
| 20.32 ft | 1964-06-08 |
| 18.84 ft | 1972-06-02 |
| 18.51 ft | 1974-06-16 |
| 17.96 ft | 1997-05-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater River near Peck ID | 6.6 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Big Canyon Creek near Peck ID | 7.7 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Lolo Creek near Greer ID | 8.6 mi | Idaho County |
| Reeds Creek near Headquarters ID | 17.9 mi | Clearwater County |
| Lawyer Creek at Kamiah ID | 20.5 mi | Lewis County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.