Major Flood
19.4 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Significant flooding is likely in and around Spalding. Lapwai Creek will back up from its confluence with the Clearwater River and potentially cause flooding in North Lapwai.
21 ft
Bankfull stage at gage near Spalding Mill Road and Silver Drive.
18 ft
Lowland flooding is likely at Spalding in low-lying areas of the Nez Perce National Historical Park near the confluence with Lapwai Creek. The Clearwater may back up Lapwai Creek and cause low-land flooding in North Lapwai. Water will likely be over the top of the bank and approaching homes on Clearwater Drive, just downstream of the Highway 95 bridge, with high potential for bank erosion in this area.
17 ft
Water will be approaching the top of the bank of the homes along Clearwater Drive downstream of the Highway 95 bridge, approximately 10 to 15 horizontal feet from the houses. There is high potential for bank erosion due to deep water and high velocities near the bank.
13 ft
Water will be in the yards of the homes on Clearwater Drive, downstream of the Highway 95 bridge
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1963 | 27.77 ft | — |
| Jan 4, 1928 | 25.6 ft | — |
| May 28, 1948 | 23.76 ft | 177,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPDI1
River
Clearwater River
County
Nez Perce, ID
Coordinates
46.4483°N, 116.8275°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clearwater River at Spalding?
The Clearwater River at Spalding gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13342500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Clearwater River at Spalding?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clearwater River at Spalding is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 19.4 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clearwater River rises?
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Where is the Clearwater River at Spalding gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nez Perce County, Idaho at coordinates 46.4483°N, 116.8275°W. USGS site number: 13342500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.