Kettle River near Laurier water level
River gauge, Kettle River, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 263 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Kettle River near Laurier, where the gauge shows 2.72 ft.
That puts it 0.10 ft below the median of 2.82 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.50 ft (+0.22 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.62 ft – 2.98 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.82 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.57 ft – 3.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.50 ft+0.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.62 ft – 2.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.39 ft – 9.44 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.00 ftMay 15, 1894
- Lowest on record
- 2.20 ftJanuary 31, 1930
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 | 22.00 ft | May 15, 1894 |
| 2 | 18.38 ft | May 11, 2018 |
| 3 | 17.25 ft | May 29, 1948 |
| 4 | 16.15 ft | May 22, 1956 |
| 5 | 15.87 ft | May 17, 1997 |
| 6 | 15.75 ft | May 22, 2006 |
| 7 | 15.73 ft | May 28, 1942 |
| 8 | 15.54 ft | May 14, 1971 |
| 9 | 15.49 ft | June 1, 1972 |
| 10 | 15.45 ft | May 7, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Kettle River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle River near FerryRiver gauge, Kettle River | 9.28 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 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 | 18 km |
| Big Sheep Creek near RosslandRiver gauge, Big Sheep Creek | 0.40 m | Normal | ±0 | 20 km |
| Columbia River at BirchbankRiver gauge, Columbia River | 2.96 m | Normal | −0.28 m | 42 km |
| Columbia River at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Columbia River | 99.50 ft | Normal | −0.52 ft | 27 mi |
| Colville River at Kettle FallsRiver gauge, Colville River | 5.22 ft | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Deer Creek at Deer ParkRiver gauge, Deer Creek | 0.14 m | Low | ±0 | 53 km |
| Kettle River near WestbridgeRiver gauge, Kettle River | 0.77 m | Normal | ±0 | 59 km |
| West Kettle River at WestbridgeRiver gauge, West Kettle River | 0.61 m | Very low | ±0 | 59 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Kettle River near Laurier compare with last year?
It is 0.22 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.50 ft.
What is a normal level for the Kettle River near Laurier in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.82 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.57 ft and 3.95 ft, based on 29 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 Laurier today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 04:15 PM PDT, the water level was 2.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kettle River near Laurier rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kettle River near Laurier normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kettle River near Laurier?
The highest level on record is 22.00 ft on May 15, 1894. The lowest is 2.20 ft on January 31, 1930.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12404500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.98428, -118.21640(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 | 2.72 ft | 2026-10-17 23:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 263 cfs | 2026-10-17 23:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kettle River near Laurier (usgs:12404500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/kettle-river-near-laurier
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