Is the Spokane River flooding?

Washington · 5 gauges · Washington river levels

The Spokane River is tracked by 5 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 Spokane River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 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.

data refreshed 11 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 Spokane River at Spokane, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 83.80 ft on 17 May 1917, carrying 41,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1891 (135 annual peaks). It is currently at 17.35 ft, 66.4 ft below that record.

Drains 4,290 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,697 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Spokane River at Spokane, WANo flooding17.35 ft27 ft
Spokane River above Liberty Bridge near Otis Orchard, WANo current data
Spokane River at Greenacres, WANo current data
Spokane River below Nine Mile Dam at Spokane, WANo current data
Spokane River below N Greene St at Spokane, WANo flood stage defined4.99 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.