Major Flood
8.5 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
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Several homes will be inundated. Little Spokane River, Golden, and Meadowbrook Roads may be closed.
6.5 ft
Flooding of homes and basements may occur, including some residences along Brooklawn and Greenleaf Drives.
6 ft
Backyard and field flooding will occurs along Little Spokane and Greenleaf Drives.
5.7 ft
Pine River Park will flood.
5.4 ft
Pine River Park will begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
115 cfs
Minimum base flow for July 1 through September 1 at this river gage, which is the lowest base flow of the year. Water-rights junior to the base flows established in this rule may be restricted if streamflow drops below this value. For more information on this and the minimum base flows for other times in the year and for other stream reaches, refer to Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 173-555.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1997 | 8.27 ft | 4,110 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1970 | 7.29 ft | 3,170 cfs |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 7.03 ft | 2,860 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSDW1
River
Little Spokane River
County
Spokane, WA
Coordinates
47.7846°N, 117.4044°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Spokane River at Dartford?
The Little Spokane River at Dartford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12431000) 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 Little Spokane River at Dartford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Spokane River at Dartford is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Spokane River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Spokane River at Dartford 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 Little Spokane River at Dartford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spokane County, Washington at coordinates 47.7846°N, 117.4044°W. USGS site number: 12431000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: WSDOE, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.