Rivers in Washington
Kettle River near Ferry
Below flood stage
9.27ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 7:15 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 18.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 9.35 ftSun, Sep 27, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 22.54 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.50 ft |
| Action | 17.50 ft |
- 20.80 ftWater covers part of Highway 21 near the intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road between mile post 185 and 189.
- 19.70 ftWater begins to impact State Route 21 near Little Goosemus Road at mile post 185.
- 19.00 ftFlooding 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 ftFlooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
- 18.30 ftMinor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole County Park in Curlew.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
42 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2018 | 22.54 ft |
| 2 | May 29, 1948 | 21.15 ft |
| 3 | June 1, 1997 | 20.85 ft |
| 4 | May 7, 2017 | 20.67 ft |
| 5 | May 27, 1942 | 20.54 ft |
| 6 | May 22, 2006 | 20.18 ft |
| 7 | May 6, 2023 | 19.93 ft |
| 8 | June 1, 2020 | 19.73 ft |
| 9 | June 1, 1972 | 19.69 ft |
| 10 | May 21, 1956 | 19.60 ft |
| 11 | May 25, 2017 | 19.56 ft |
| 12 | May 14, 1971 | 19.52 ft |
| 13 | May 30, 1983 | 19.37 ft |
| 14 | May 20, 1957 | 19.30 ft |
| 15 | May 29, 1986 | 19.17 ft |
| 16 | May 20, 1954 | 19.12 ft |
| 17 | May 14, 1993 | 19.12 ft |
| 18 | May 27, 2011 | 19.07 ft |
| 19 | June 2, 1990 | 18.94 ft |
| 20 | May 26, 1981 | 18.91 ft |
| 21 | June 9, 2011 | 18.83 ft |
| 22 | April 27, 2012 | 18.78 ft |
| 23 | May 20, 2008 | 18.67 ft |
| 24 | June 17, 1933 | 18.40 ft |
| 25 | June 20, 2022 | 17.86 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 13, 2024: 15.93 ft
- May 6, 2023: 19.93 ft
- June 20, 2022: 17.86 ft
- May 1, 2021: 16.54 ft
- June 1, 2020: 19.73 ft
- May 13, 2019: 15.74 ft
- May 11, 2018: 22.54 ft
- May 25, 2017: 19.56 ft
- May 7, 2017: 20.67 ft
- April 27, 2012: 18.78 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
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.