Is the Clearwater River flooding?
The Clearwater River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Idaho. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Clearwater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Idaho river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Clearwater River at Spalding ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.76 ft on 29 May 1948, carrying 177,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.61 ft, 18.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater River at Orofino ID | No flooding | 2.85 ft | 17 ft | |
| Clearwater River at Spalding ID | No flooding | 5.61 ft | 18 ft | |
| Clearwater River near Peck ID | No flood stage defined | 6.63 ft | — |