Is the Palouse River flooding?
The Palouse River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Washington. 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 Palouse River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 Washington river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Palouse River at Hooper, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.13 ft on 4 February 1963, carrying 33,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1898 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.03 ft, 16.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palouse River below South Fork at Colfax, WA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Palouse River at Hooper, WA | No flood stage defined | 3.03 ft | — |