Little Spokane River near Dartford water level
River gauge, Little Spokane River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 348 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 4.97 ft, the Little Spokane River near Dartford is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 5.19 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.22 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.07 ft, a difference of −0.10 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.87 ft and 4.98 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.19 ft0.22 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.86 ft – 5.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.07 ft−0.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.87 ft – 4.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.79 ft – 6.59 ft
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Spokane River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Spokane River at DartfordRiver gauge, Little Spokane River | 2.26 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 4.3 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane River below Nine Mile Dam at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,650 cfs | Low | +40.0 cfs | 2.3 mi |
| Spokane River at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 17.84 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Hangman Creek at SpokaneRiver gauge, Hangman Creek | 0.99 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Spokane River below N Greene St at SpokaneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,380 cfs | Low | +40.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Chamokane Creek below Falls near Long LakeRiver gauge, Chamokane Creek | 7.20 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Spokane River near Post FallsRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,140 cfs | Low | −10.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Spokane River below Blackwell near Coeur D AleneRiver gauge, Spokane River | 1,110 cfs | Low | −180.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| Pend Oreille River at NewportRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 22,300 cfs | Normal | +100 cfs | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Little Spokane River near Dartford higher than last year?
No, it is 0.10 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.07 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Spokane River near Dartford in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.86 ft and 5.41 ft, based on 25 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 near Dartford today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM PDT, the water level was 4.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Spokane River near Dartford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Spokane River near Dartford normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12431500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.78100, -117.49633(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 | 4.97 ft | 2026-10-19 07:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 348 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Spokane River near Dartford (usgs:12431500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/little-spokane-river-near-dartford
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