RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK CLEARWATER RIVER
South Fork Clearwater River at Stites
Idaho County, Idaho
Water level2.66 ft
Flow180 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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