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SwedenPriest River near Priest River water level
River gauge, Priest River, Idaho, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,340 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Priest River near Priest River, where the gauge shows 2.31 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.29 ft – 2.31 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.12 ftMay 18, 1997
- Lowest on record
- 0.30 ftAugust 22, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.12 ft | May 18, 1997 |
| 2 | 8.97 ft | May 29, 1948 |
| 3 | 8.81 ft | June 19, 1974 |
| 4 | 8.64 ft | May 26, 1956 |
| 5 | 8.36 ft | June 7, 1961 |
| 6 | 8.19 ft | May 19, 2018 |
| 7 | 8.03 ft | May 23, 1932 |
| 8 | 8.01 ft | March 26, 2008 |
| 9 | 7.99 ft | May 20, 1957 |
| 10 | 7.96 ft | May 16, 1949 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille River at NewportRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 22,100 cfs | Normal | −100.0 cfs | 5.8 mi |
| Priest R Outflow near CoolinRiver gauge, Priest R Outflow | 1,200 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Pend Oreille River at CusickRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 2,033.42 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Lightning Creek at Clark ForkRiver gauge, Lightning Creek | 7.81 ft | Lowest on record | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Spokane River near Post FallsRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,130 cfs | Low | −10.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| Spokane River below Blackwell near Coeur D AleneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,110 cfs | Low | +113 cfs | 36 mi |
| Little Spokane River at DartfordRiver gauge, Little Spokane River | 2.26 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Clark Fork River below Cabinet Gorge DamRiver gauge, Clark Fork River | 16,300 cfs | Very high | +10,600 cfs | 40 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 Priest River near Priest River today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Priest River near Priest River rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Priest River near Priest River normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Priest River near Priest River?
The highest level on record is 9.12 ft on May 18, 1997. The lowest is 0.30 ft on August 22, 2015.
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:12395000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.20852, -116.91464(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 | 2.31 ft | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,340 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Priest River near Priest River (usgs:12395000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/priest-river-near-priest-river
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