Moderate Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.7 ft
Water floods property on the west side of South Fork of the Clearwaer River near Stites. North River Road is flooded and numerous homes near North River road are flooded.
8 ft
Expect possible flooding to state Highway 13 near the town of Harpster.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2019 | 10.79 ft | 19,500 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1964 | 10.3 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 9.34 ft | 13,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STII1
River
South Fork Clearwater River
County
Idaho, ID
Coordinates
46.0867°N, 115.9756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Clearwater River at Stites?
The South Fork Clearwater River at Stites gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13338500) 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 South Fork Clearwater River at Stites?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Clearwater River at Stites is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Clearwater River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Clearwater River at Stites to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Fork Clearwater River at Stites gauge located?
The gauge is located in Idaho County, Idaho at coordinates 46.0867°N, 115.9756°W. USGS site number: 13338500. 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