Little Spokane River at Dartford water level

Name: Little Spokane River at Dartford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Spokane River, Washington, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

2.26ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 106 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.25 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:44 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Little Spokane River at Dartford: the gauge reads 2.26 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.12 ft below the median of 2.39 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 4.24 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.47 ft (−0.21 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.25 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.21 ft – 2.28 ft.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.39 ft0.12 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.29 ft – 2.75 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.47 ft−0.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.21 ft – 2.28 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.11 ft – 3.52 ft
Highest on record: 8.27 ftMarch 21, 1997
Forecast peak: 2.26 ftMonday, October 19 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Several homes will be inundated. Little Spokane River, Golden, and Meadowbrook Roads may be closed.
6.50 ft: Flooding of homes and basements may occur, including some residences along Brooklawn and Greenleaf Drives.
6.00 ft: Backyard and field flooding will occurs along Little Spokane and Greenleaf Drives.
5.70 ft: Pine River Park will flood.
5.40 ft: Pine River Park will begin to flood.
2.26 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.27 ft	March 21, 1997
2	7.29 ft	February 17, 1970
3	7.03 ft	January 16, 1974
4	6.82 ft	March 19, 2017
5	6.75 ft	February 9, 1996
6	6.60 ft	March 1, 1999
7	6.50 ft	March 7, 2014
8	6.45 ft	April 15, 2000
9	6.36 ft	April 25, 1975
10	6.22 ft	March 16, 1995

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 64° 38° – Wind 4 mph

20 Tue 75° 44° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 65° 48° – Wind 3 mph

22 Thu 60° 50° 0.08 in, 32% Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 58° 45° 0.05 in Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 54° 38° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 51° 40° 0.01 in, 32% Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Spokane River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Spokane River near DartfordRiver gauge, Little Spokane River	4.97 ft	Low	±0	4.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spokane River below Nine Mile Dam at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River	1,680 cfs	Low	+60.0 cfs	7 mi
Spokane River below N Greene St at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River	1,380 cfs	Low	+40.0 cfs	8 mi
Spokane River at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River	17.87 ft	Very low	±0	9 mi
Hangman Creek at SpokaneRiver gauge, Hangman Creek	1.00 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Spokane River near Post FallsRiver gauge, Spokane River	1,140 cfs	Low	±0	21 mi
Chamokane Creek below Falls near Long LakeRiver gauge, Chamokane Creek	7.20 ft	Normal	±0	22 mi
Spokane River below Blackwell near Coeur D AleneRiver gauge, Spokane River	1,220 cfs	Low	−300.0 cfs	28 mi
Pend Oreille River at NewportRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River	22,600 cfs	Normal	+500 cfs	32 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Spokane River at Dartford compare with last year?

It is 0.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.47 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Spokane River at Dartford?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.24 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Spokane River at Dartford in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.29 ft and 2.75 ft, based on 26 years of records.

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 Little Spokane River at Dartford today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM PDT, the water level was 2.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Spokane River at Dartford rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Spokane River at Dartford normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12431000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.78461, -117.40439 (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	2.26 ft	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional
Flow	106 cfs	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional

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