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SwedenClearwater River near Peck water level
River gauge, Clearwater River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3,120 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Clearwater River near Peck: the gauge reads 3.69 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.69 ft – 3.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 50 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.00 ftDecember 28, 1967
- Lowest on record
- 2.24 ftOctober 31, 1971
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.00 ft | December 28, 1967 |
| 2 | 23.95 ft | June 8, 1964 |
| 3 | 23.66 ft | June 16, 1974 |
| 4 | 21.67 ft | May 13, 1971 |
| 5 | 20.99 ft | June 1, 1972 |
| 6 | 20.86 ft | May 23, 1967 |
| 7 | 20.28 ft | June 6, 1970 |
| 8 | 19.97 ft | June 12, 2022 |
| 9 | 19.02 ft | March 16, 2017 |
| 10 | 18.97 ft | May 17, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Clearwater River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater River at OrofinoRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Clearwater River at SpaldingRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Canyon Creek near PeckRiver gauge, Big Canyon Creek | 4.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.5 mi |
| Lolo Creek near GreerRiver gauge, Lolo Creek | 29.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Potlatch River Bel Little Potlatch Creek near SpaldingRiver gauge, Potlatch River Bel Little Potlatch Creek | 10.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Lapwai Creek near LapwaiRiver gauge, Lapwai Creek | 10.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Mann Lake and Reservoir AReservoir | 1,788.56 ft | Low | 24 mi | |
| Lawyer Creek at KamiahRiver gauge, Lawyer Creek | 8.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Soldiers Meadow ReservoirReservoir | 4,496.11 ft | Low | 28 mi | |
| Lake WahaLake | 3,366.61 ft | Normal | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Clearwater River near Peck today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM PDT, the water level was 3.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clearwater River near Peck rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clearwater River near Peck normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clearwater River near Peck?
The highest level on record is 25.00 ft on December 28, 1967. The lowest is 2.24 ft on October 31, 1971.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13341050(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.50028, -116.39250(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.69 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,120 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clearwater River near Peck (usgs:13341050). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/clearwater-river-near-peck
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer