Is the Kootenai River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai River at Bonners Ferry ID | No flooding | 46.36 ft | 64 ft | |
| Kootenai River at Klockmann Ranch near Bonners Ferry ID | No current data | — | — | — |
| Kootenai River at Leonia, ID | No flood stage defined | 11.86 ft | — | |
| Kootenai River at Porthill ID | No flood stage defined | 44.37 ft | — |