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SwedenPack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn water level
River gauge, Pack River, Idaho, United States
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What this means
The Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn reads 73.19 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM PDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 73.17 ft and 73.20 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priest R Outflow near CoolinRiver gauge, Priest R Outflow | 1,210 cfs | Normal | +10.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Kootenai River at Bonners FerryRiver gauge, Kootenai River | 45.32 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 19 mi |
| Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners FerryRiver gauge, Kootenai River Bel Moyie River | 5,220 cfs | Normal | +240 cfs | 22 mi |
| Priest River near Priest RiverRiver gauge, Priest River | 1,350 cfs | Normal | +10.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Kootenai River at LeoniaRiver gauge, Kootenai River | 10.52 ft | Low | +0.20 ft | 25 mi |
| Yaak River near Troy MTRiver gauge, Yaak River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Lightning Creek at Clark ForkRiver gauge, Lightning Creek | 7.74 ft | Lowest on record | −0.07 ft | 28 mi |
| Pend Oreille River at NewportRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 22,600 cfs | Normal | +500 cfs | 30 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 Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM PDT, the water level was 73.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:12392200(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.47556, -116.55306(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 | 73.19 ft | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pack River above Caribou Creek near Colburn (usgs:12392200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/pack-river-above-caribou-creek-near-colburn
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