Is the Kootenai River flooding?

Idaho · 4 gauges · Idaho river levels

The Kootenai River is tracked by 4 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 Kootenai River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Kootenai River at Porthill ID. The highest level ever recorded there was 72.70 ft in 1894. Peak records there go back to 1894 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 44.37 ft, 28.3 ft below that record.

Drains 13,700 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,700 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kootenai River at Bonners Ferry IDNo flooding46.36 ft64 ft
Kootenai River at Klockmann Ranch near Bonners Ferry IDNo current data
Kootenai River at Leonia, IDNo flood stage defined11.86 ft
Kootenai River at Porthill IDNo flood stage defined44.37 ft
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.