Major Flood
20.5 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.
Moderate Flood
19.5 ft
Minor Flood
18.5 ft
Action Stage
17.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.8 ft
Water covers part of Highway 21 near the intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road between mile post 185 and 189.
19.7 ft
Water begins to impact State Route 21 near Little Goosemus Road at mile post 185.
19 ft
Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated. Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over Customs Road near Riverview Lane and between milepost 5 and 6.
18.5 ft
Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
18.3 ft
Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole County Park in Curlew.
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 10, 2018 | 22.54 ft | 23,845 cfs |
| May 28, 1948 | 21.15 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| May 31, 1997 | 20.85 ft | 19,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kettle River near Ferry?
The Kettle River near Ferry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12401500) 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 Kettle River near Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kettle River near Ferry is 18.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.5 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kettle River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kettle River near Ferry 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 Kettle River near Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ferry County, Washington at coordinates 48.9813°N, 118.7664°W. USGS site number: 12401500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Kettle River near Laurier
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: WADOE, BPA, IJC, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.