Major Flood
2138 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
2136 ft
Minor Flood
2133 ft
Action Stage
2132 ft
What Floods at Each Level
2134.8 ft
At this stage, Fernan Creek may begin flowing from Coeur d'Alene Lake into Fernan Lake.
2134.75 ft
The Couer D'Alene Resort Boardwalk, Independence Point Docks, and the 3rd Street boat launch and parking lot will be partially flooded. City Beach and the City Beach parking area will be partially flooded. Several recreational picnic areas, docks, and campsites around the lake and along the Chain Lakes will between Harrison and Cataldo will be flooded. Businesses at the corner of 10th Street and Lakeshore Drive in Coeur d'Alene may have flooded parking lots and water approaching their buildings.
2134.69 ft
The boardwalk that parallels Bellerive Lane on the Spokane River in Coeur d'Alene may be submerged and the docks may be inaccessible.
2134.4 ft
Squaw Bay Road at Neachen Bay and Blue Lake Road near Springston Bridge in Harrison may be flooded at this stage. Flooding may also occur at this stage on Black Rock Road east of Highway 3, Lake Road, Thompson Lake Road, Willow Creek Road and Evans Creek Road.
2134 ft
Harbor Island may begin to experience minor flooding. Water may begin to cover Loffs Bay Road at Loffs Bay.
2133.5 ft
Low areas at campground on Wolf Lodge Bay Road, near I-90 and Highway 97, may begin to flood.
2133 ft
If there are waves or boat wakes there may be some minor flooding of residential and commercial property around the lake. Flooding of lowland areas and some secondary roads adjacent to Route 3 is likely, including Killarney Lake Road, Bull Run Road, Rainey Hill Road, Medimont Road, and River Road between Highway 3 and Tamarack Ridge Road. Loffs Bay Road at Mica Creek may also begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 1933 | 2139.05 ft | — |
| May 30, 1894 | 2137.6 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1974 | 2136.5 ft | — |
| May 19, 1997 | 2136.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COEI1
River
Lake Coeur d'Alene
County
Kootenai, ID
Coordinates
47.6661°N, 116.7706°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Coeur d'Alene at Coeur d'Alene?
The Lake Coeur d'Alene at Coeur d'Alene gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12415500) 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 Lake Coeur d'Alene at Coeur d'Alene?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Coeur d'Alene at Coeur d'Alene is 2133 feet. Action stage begins at 2132 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2136 feet, and major flooding at 2138 feet.
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Where is the Lake Coeur d'Alene at Coeur d'Alene gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kootenai County, Idaho at coordinates 47.6661°N, 116.7706°W. USGS site number: 12415500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: IDWR, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey