Clearwater River at Spalding

1. 23.00 ftSignificant flooding is likely in and around Spalding. Lapwai Creek will back up from its confluence with the Clearwater River and potentially cause flooding in North Lapwai.
2. 21.00 ftBankfull stage at gage near Spalding Mill Road and Silver Drive.
3. 18.00 ftLowland flooding is likely at Spalding in low-lying areas of the Nez Perce National Historical Park near the confluence with Lapwai Creek. The Clearwater may back up Lapwai Creek and cause low-land flooding in North Lapwai. Water will likely be over the top of the bank and approaching homes on Clearwater Drive, just downstream of the Highway 95 bridge, with high potential for bank erosion in this area.
4. 17.00 ftWater will be approaching the top of the bank of the homes along Clearwater Drive downstream of the Highway 95 bridge, approximately 10 to 15 horizontal feet from the houses. There is high potential for bank erosion due to deep water and high velocities near the bank.
5. 13.00 ftWater will be in the yards of the homes on Clearwater Drive, downstream of the Highway 95 bridge

Most recent crests

• May 5, 2023: 13.30 ft
• May 4, 2023: 13.37 ft
• June 13, 2022: 17.06 ft
• May 18, 2021: 11.33 ft
• May 21, 2020: 13.17 ft
• May 18, 2019: 13.89 ft
• May 10, 2018: 13.63 ft
• March 16, 2017: 17.17 ft
• April 24, 2016: 12.84 ft
• February 10, 2015: 10.96 ft

• UpstreamClearwater River at Peck
• Lapwai Creek at Lapwai
• Potlatch River at Spalding
• Asotin Creek at Asotin
• Lake Waha at Waha
• Asotin Creek at George Creek
• Alpowa Creek at Mouth
• Paradise Creek at University of Idaho at Moscow ID

Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.