Clearwater River at Orofino
Critical Stages
16' - Action
17' - Flood
18.5' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:15 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.3 ft
Flow: 13.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM 12/16 | 7.2 | 13.2 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 7.41 | 14 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 7.64 | 14.9 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 7.86 | 15.8 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 8.08 | 16.7 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 8.36 | 17.9 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 8.66 | 19.2 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 8.84 | 20.1 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 8.92 | 20.4 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 8.87 | 20.2 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 8.77 | 19.7 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 8.72 | 19.5 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 8.78 | 19.8 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 8.98 | 20.7 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 9.24 | 22 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 9.47 | 23.1 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 9.59 | 23.7 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 9.58 | 23.6 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 9.46 | 23 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 9.26 | 22.1 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 9.02 | 20.9 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 8.77 | 19.7 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 8.52 | 18.6 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 8.28 | 17.5 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 8.08 | 16.7 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 7.92 | 16 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 7.8 | 15.5 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 7.72 | 15.2 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 7.66 | 15 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 7.61 | 14.8 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 7.56 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 7.5 | 14.3 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 7.45 | 14.1 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 7.4 | 13.9 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 7.35 | 13.7 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 7.32 | 13.6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 7.3 | 13.5 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 7.3 | 13.5 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 7.28 | 13.5 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 7.27 | 13.4 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 7.3 | 13.5 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 7.27 | 13.4 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 7.27 | 13.4 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 7.27 | 13.4 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 7.26 | 13.4 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 7.26 | 13.4 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 7.25 | 13.3 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 7.24 | 13.3 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 7.22 | 13.2 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 7.22 | 13.2 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 7.19 | 13.1 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 7.19 | 13.1 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 7.19 | 13.1 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 7.17 | 13 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 7.15 | 13 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 7.14 | 12.9 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 7.16 | 13 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 7.16 | 13 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 7.15 | 13 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 7.14 | 12.9 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 7.14 | 12.9 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 7.13 | 12.9 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 7.13 | 12.9 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 7.15 | 13 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 7.13 | 12.9 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 7.13 | 12.9 |
20' -
Flooding affects low lying areas including sections of the Orofino business district, the Riverside residential district and U.S. Route 12.
18.5' -
Flooding affects low lying areas ajacent to the river. Floodwaters also approach the airport and homes near the mouth of Orofino Creek.
17' -
Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 29, 1948 | 21.1 |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 20.32 |
| Jun 2, 1972 | 18.84 |
| Jun 16, 1974 | 18.51 |
| May 17, 1997 | 17.96 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 17 |
| May 19, 2008 | 16.97 |
| May 11, 1976 | 16.8 |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 16.76 |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 16.71 |
| May 31, 1984 | 16.71 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 16.01 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 15.47 |
| Jun 17, 1982 | 15.29 |
| May 30, 1986 | 15.08 |
| May 24, 1979 | 14.64 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 13.68 |
| May 12, 2025 | 12.54 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
