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85000 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.
What Floods at Each Level
138200 ft
Peak flow during the 1997 flood event, June 5th-7th (calculated dam outflow). Corresponding peak at the Cusick gage in 1997 was 49.9 feet. Extensive flooding throughout the Pend Oreille River Valley from Oldtown to Box Canyon Dam. Flooding of Ione Park and boat launch. Extensive flooding of homes in low-lying areas along the River. Pow Wow Grounds at Usk inundated. Access to Sandy Shores development inundated. Boat launch at Oldtown inundated.
135000 ft
This flow corresponds approximately to 49 feet to 49.5 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
130000 ft
Several portions of Le Clerc Road will be underwater. This flow corresponds approximately to 48.5 feet to 49 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records. Major flooding of many homes in the Riverbend, Sandy Shores, and Sunvale Acres areas.
125000 ft
This flow corresponds approximately to 47 feet to 48 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
120000 ft
Water will begin to cover portions of Deeter, Sandy Shores, McCloud Creek, and Yergens Roads. Flooding of homes and structures on Riverbend Loop Road, Yergens Road, Bear Paw Road, Davis Road, Sandy Shores neighborhood, near Deeter Road, near the Out Post Resort, and other locations. Some flooding of the Pow Wow grounds at Usk. This flow corresponds approximately to 46 feet to 47.5 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
115000 ft
Water will be over portions of Davis and Yergens Roads. Many low-lying private drives will be flooded. Moderate flooding is possible. This flow corresponds approximately to 45 feet to 47 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
110000 ft
This flow corresponds approximately to 44 feet to 46 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
105000 ft
Water will be encroaching the South end of Riverbend Loop Road.
100000 ft
Low spots and fields near Beehive Lane and Bear Paw Dr will be flooded. Water will be on residence river properties and fields off Yergens Rd, Riverbend Loop Rd, Pow Wow Rd, and near Deeter Road. Many yards, outbuildings, and recreational sites will experience minor flooding near the river between Newport and Ione. Shoreline flooding near the Oldtown Rotary Park. This flow corresponds approximately to 42.5 feet to 45 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
98500 ft
Water will be into many yards along the river and approaching some homes on SR 20 near Deeter Road. Creeks that outlet into the river will begin to backup, filling low lying areas and roadside ditches between Newport and Cusick. This flow corresponds to approximately 42.8 feet at the Cusick gage, based on the 2008 recorded peak.
90000 ft
This flow corresponds approximately to 41 feet to 44 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records. Minor shoreline and field flooding possible.
85000 ft
This flow corresponds to approximately 41 feet at the Cusick gage, depending on downstream flow conditions. 41 feet at the Cusick gage is the stage at which Pend Oreille County enacts their no-wake ordinance on the River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1894 | 64 ft | 200,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 53.44 ft | 132,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1972 | 53.01 ft | 136,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ALFW1
River
Pend Oreille River
County
Pend Oreille, ID
Coordinates
48.1789°N, 116.9997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pend Oreille River below Albeni Falls Dam?
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What is flood stage for Pend Oreille River below Albeni Falls Dam?
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Where is the Pend Oreille River below Albeni Falls Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pend Oreille County, Idaho at coordinates 48.1789°N, 116.9997°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corp of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers