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50 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
46 ft
Minor Flood
43 ft
Action Stage
42 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55 ft
The main Coeur d'Alene River Road between Kingston and Prichard will be flooded.
47 ft
Significant flooding can be expected from Cataldo to Harrison. Cataldo will be completely flooded. The I-90 west-bound exit and entrance at Cataldo will likely be flooded.
46 ft
The east-bound I-90 exit and entrance near Cataldo may be flooded. Latour Creek Road will be flooded and impassable. The Old Coeur d'Alene River Road along the North Fork of the Couer d'Alene River will be flooded.
45 ft
The County may begin pumping operations behind levels above this stage if the river is expected to remain over flood stage for a long duration.
44 ft
Homes near the river may experience some flooding of basements. Water will begin to cover CCC Road near the Mennonite Church. Some water will be over the section of Latour Creek Road immediately south of Interstate 90, near the campground. Due to the high water table some homes behind the Cataldo levee will be surrounded by water.
43 ft
Minor flooding of farmland from Cataldo downstream to Rose Lake and Harrison is likely. The campground at Cataldo will also begin to flood. Portions of Dudley Road, west of Latour Creek, will likely be underwater and impassable. If there is significant water already in the floodplain, these impacts may occur at lower stages. Old Coeur d'Alene River Road on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River near Enaville may begin to flood north of the Bumblebee Bridge.
42.5 ft
Portions of Riverview Road between Cataldo and Kingston will be flooded, especially near Abbey Road and below Fast Hill Road. Lowlands around Latour Creek Road will fill with water.
42 ft
Portions of the campground south of I-90 and Dudley Road, downstream of Cataldo, may be underwater if floodplain storage areas are already full of water. This includes areas around Cataldo Mission exit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 1974 | 58.23 ft | 79,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1933 | 56.9 ft | 67,000 cfs |
| Apr 18, 1938 | 55.15 ft | 55,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CTLI1
River
Coeur d'Alene River
County
Kootenai, ID
Coordinates
47.5548°N, 116.3246°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo?
The Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12413500) 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 Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo is 43 feet. Action stage begins at 42 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 46 feet, and major flooding at 50 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coeur d'Alene River rises?
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Where is the Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kootenai County, Idaho at coordinates 47.5548°N, 116.3246°W. USGS site number: 12413500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: EPA, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.