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SwedenKettle River near Ferry water level
River gauge, Kettle River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 129 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.28 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:13 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 9.28 ft, the Kettle River near Ferry is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.28 ft below the median of 9.56 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 9.22 ft below the flood stage of 18.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 9.14 ft (+0.14 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.28 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.19 ft and 9.63 ft.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9.56 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.23 ft – 10.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.14 ft+0.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.19 ft – 9.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.97 ft – 14.63 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.54 ftMay 11, 2018
- Lowest on record
- 8.50 ftJanuary 23, 1930
- Forecast peak
- 9.30 ftSaturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 18.50 ft, still 9.22 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 20.80 ft
- Water covers part of Highway 21 near the intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road between mile post 185 and 189.
- 19.70 ft
- Water begins to impact State Route 21 near Little Goosemus Road at mile post 185.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated. Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over Customs Road near Riverview Lane and between milepost 5 and 6.
- 18.50 ft
- Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
- 18.30 ft
- Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole County Park in Curlew.
- 9.28 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 | 22.54 ft | May 11, 2018 |
| 2 | 21.15 ft | May 29, 1948 |
| 3 | 20.85 ft | June 1, 1997 |
| 4 | 20.67 ft | May 7, 2017 |
| 5 | 20.54 ft | May 27, 1942 |
| 6 | 20.18 ft | May 22, 2006 |
| 7 | 19.93 ft | May 6, 2023 |
| 8 | 19.73 ft | June 1, 2020 |
| 9 | 19.69 ft | June 1, 1972 |
| 10 | 19.60 ft | May 21, 1956 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Kettle River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle River near LaurierRiver gauge, Kettle River | 2.72 ft | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby River at Grand ForksRiver gauge, Granby River | 0.86 m | Normal | ±0 | 25 km |
| West Kettle River at WestbridgeRiver gauge, West Kettle River | 0.62 m | Very low | ±0 | 26 km |
| Kettle River near WestbridgeRiver gauge, Kettle River | 0.77 m | Normal | ±0 | 30 km |
| Okanogan River at OrovilleRiver gauge, Okanogan River | 3.28 ft | Lowest on record | −2.80 ft | 30 mi |
| Osoyoos Lake near OrovilleLake, Osoyoos Lake | 910.90 ft | High | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Vaseux Creek above Solco CreekRiver gauge, Vaseux Creek | 0.93 m | Very low | ±0 | 50 km |
| Antoine Creek at Us Highway 97 near EllisfordeRiver gauge, Antoine Creek | 0.6 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 33 mi |
| Inkaneep Creek near the MouthRiver gauge, Inkaneep Creek | 1.19 m | Very low | ±0 | 55 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Kettle River near Ferry compare with last year?
It is 0.14 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.14 ft.
What is flood stage for the Kettle River near Ferry?
The official flood stage is 18.50 ft. The level is currently 9.22 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Kettle River near Ferry in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9.56 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.23 ft and 10.49 ft, based on 28 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 Kettle River near Ferry today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT, the water level was 9.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kettle River near Ferry rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kettle River near Ferry normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:12401500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.98128, -118.76643(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 9.28 ft | 2026-10-17 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 129 cfs | 2026-10-17 16:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kettle River near Ferry (usgs:12401500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/kettle-river-near-ferry
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