Clearwater River at Spalding ID
Is Clearwater River at Spalding ID flooding right now?
Clearwater River at Spalding ID measured 5.61 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.61 ft
Streamflow
10,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 19.4 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.77 ft on Tue, Feb 5, 1963.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 19.4 ft | 13.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.77 ft | 1963-02-05 |
| 25.6 ft | 1928-01-05 |
| 23.76 ft | 1948-05-29 |
| 23.19 ft | 1933-12-23 |
| 21.42 ft | 1957-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lapwai Creek near Lapwai, ID | 1.8 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Potlatch River Bel Little Potlatch Creek near Spalding | 4.7 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Sweetwater Creek at Mouth at Sweetwater ID | 5.7 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Webb Creek near Sweetwater ID | 8.4 mi | Nez Perce County |
| Sweetwater Creek Bel Sweetwater Canal Div near Waha | 12.2 mi | Nez Perce 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.