South Fork Palouse River at Pullman
Washington — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Whitman County, Washington on the South Fork Palouse River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 13348000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
9 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Severe flooding of residential and business areas can be expected from Pullman downstream to Hooper.
9 ft
Water will be several feet deep on Main Street and inches deep on Grand Ave and other neighboring streets. Major flooding of businesses, homes, and roads along the river can be expected. Missouri Flat Creek will likely be out of its banks and flowing over Grand Ave, Stadium Way, and beginning to flood homes and businesses on Park Street. Paradise Cr and the river will approach homes and businesses on Professional Mall and Bleasner Drives. Equivalent to the February 1996 flood.
7 ft
Minor flooding in the residential and business areas along the river in and around Pullman can be expected. Ponding of water on portions of Grand Ave near Missouri Flat Creek. Flooding in portions of Spring Street Skate Park, the City Palyfields, and the Pullman RV Park.
6.5 ft
Water will be up to the bottom of the pedestrian bridge at Main and Pine Street. The low spot on Morton Street near Reaney Park will be flooded. Water will be up along the foundations of the older commercial buildings along Poplar Street near its intersection with State Street as well as the older buildings on Main Street bewteen Kamiaken and Paradise Streets. Flooding of pasture land downstream of Pullman.
4.5 ft
Minor flooding near the shoreline and bench at Riverfront Park in downtown Pullman.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1910 | 11.8 ft | 7,500 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1910 | 11.8 ft | 7,500 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1948 | 9.5 ft | 5,000 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1948 | 9.5 ft | 5,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1972 | 9.46 ft | 4,570 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PULW1
River
South Fork Palouse River
County
Whitman, WA
Coordinates
46.7324°N, 117.1810°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Palouse River at Pullman?
The South Fork Palouse River at Pullman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13348000) 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 Palouse River at Pullman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Palouse River at Pullman is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Palouse River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Palouse River at Pullman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whitman County, Washington at coordinates 46.7324°N, 117.1810°W. USGS site number: 13348000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.