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SwedenHangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa water level
River gauge, Hangman Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa, where the gauge shows 9.75 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.73 ft – 9.76 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
- 22.30 ftFebruary 24, 2025
- Lowest on record
- 9.10 ftSeptember 5, 2020
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread field flooding along Highway 27 and Tekoa Farmington Road. Areas of flooding near Water St. and Ramsey St. in Tekoa. Similar to the floodng in February 2025.
- 21.00 ft
- Lowland and field flooding along parts of Golf Course Road east of Tekoa.
- 17.00 ft
- River near bankfull with minor flooding in field lands along parts of Golf Course Rd east of Tekoa.
- 9.75 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.30 ft | February 24, 2025 |
| 2 | 21.67 ft | March 31, 2012 |
| 3 | 21.64 ft | January 8, 2009 |
| 4 | 21.46 ft | June 14, 2022 |
| 5 | 20.97 ft | December 28, 2022 |
| 6 | 20.05 ft | February 10, 2017 |
| 7 | 19.98 ft | December 30, 2017 |
| 8 | 18.77 ft | April 10, 2019 |
| 9 | 18.46 ft | April 5, 2011 |
| 10 | 18.42 ft | March 11, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Hangman Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangman Creek at SpokaneRiver gauge, Hangman Creek | 0.99 ft | Very low | ±0 | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joe River at Ramsdell near St MariesRiver gauge, St Joe River | 383 cfs | Low | −14.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Palouse River near PotlatchRiver gauge, Palouse River | 5.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Coeur D Alene River near HarrisonRiver gauge, Coeur D Alene River | 23.26 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| St Maries River near SantaRiver gauge, St Maries River | 41.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| South Fork Palouse River at PullmanRiver gauge, South Fork Palouse River | 0.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 33 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 | 1,220 cfs | Low | −120.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Spokane River below N Greene St at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,380 cfs | Low | ±0 | 36 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 Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM PDT, the water level was 9.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa 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 Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa?
The highest level on record is 22.30 ft on February 24, 2025. The lowest is 9.10 ft on September 5, 2020.
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:12422990(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.20268, -117.04073(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 | 9.75 ft | 2026-10-19 23:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Hangman Creek at State Line Road near Tekoa (usgs:12422990). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/hangman-creek-at-state-line-road-near-tekoa
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