Pend Oreille River below Albeni Falls Dam
Critical Stages
85000' - Action
Flood
Moderate
Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 18.4 ft
Flow: 2034.9 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM 12/5 | 18.42478 | 2034.9 |
| 4 PM 12/5 | 18.42478 | 2034.9 |
| 10 PM 12/5 | 18.42478 | 2034.9 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 18.42478 | 2034.9 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 18.42478 | 2034.9 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 17.98102 | 2034.8 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 18.13827 | 2034.8 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 17.90917 | 2034.8 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 17.69306 | 2034.7 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 18.34901 | 2034.9 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 18.09375 | 2034.8 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 18.10203 | 2034.8 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 17.75399 | 2034.7 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 18.3683 | 2034.9 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 19.83988 | 2035.3 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 20.9334 | 2035.5 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 21.34436 | 2035.7 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 21.37386 | 2035.7 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 21.55198 | 2035.7 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 21.94494 | 2035.8 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 22.54417 | 2035.9 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 23.50657 | 2036.2 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 24.48324 | 2036.4 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 24.76705 | 2036.5 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 24.61132 | 2036.4 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 24.33794 | 2036.4 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 24.14983 | 2036.3 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 24.20941 | 2036.3 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 24.39846 | 2036.4 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 24.77257 | 2036.5 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 25.42317 | 2036.6 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 25.82391 | 2036.7 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 25.73696 | 2036.7 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 25.04255 | 2036.5 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 24.37789 | 2036.4 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 23.74764 | 2036.2 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 23.13873 | 2036.1 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 22.60926 | 2036 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 22.18513 | 2035.9 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 22.02041 | 2035.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 11:59 PM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 18.2 | 2034.8 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 4:00 PM 12/4 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 3:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 2:00 PM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 1:00 PM 12/4 | 18.2 | 2034.8 |
| 12:00 PM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
| 11:00 AM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 10:00 AM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 9:00 AM 12/4 | 18.2 | 2034.8 |
| 8:00 AM 12/4 | 18.2 | 2034.8 |
| 7:00 AM 12/4 | 18.3 | 2034.9 |
| 6:00 AM 12/4 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 5:00 AM 12/4 | 18.5 | 2034.9 |
| 4:00 AM 12/4 | 18.4 | 2034.9 |
138200' -
Peak flow during the 1997 flood event, June 5th-7th (calculated dam outflow). Corresponding peak at the Cusick gage in 1997 was 49.9 feet. Extensive flooding throughout the Pend Oreille River Valley from Oldtown to Box Canyon Dam. Flooding of Ione Park and boat launch. Extensive flooding of homes in low-lying areas along the River. Pow Wow Grounds at Usk inundated. Access to Sandy Shores development inundated. Boat launch at Oldtown inundated.
135000' -
This flow corresponds approximately to 49 feet to 49.5 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
130000' -
Several portions of Le Clerc Road will be underwater. This flow corresponds approximately to 48.5 feet to 49 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records. Major flooding of many homes in the Riverbend, Sandy Shores, and Sunvale Acres areas.
125000' -
This flow corresponds approximately to 47 feet to 48 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
120000' -
Water will begin to cover portions of Deeter, Sandy Shores, McCloud Creek, and Yergens Roads. Flooding of homes and structures on Riverbend Loop Road, Yergens Road, Bear Paw Road, Davis Road, Sandy Shores neighborhood, near Deeter Road, near the Out Post Resort, and other locations. Some flooding of the Pow Wow grounds at Usk. This flow corresponds approximately to 46 feet to 47.5 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
115000' -
Water will be over portions of Davis and Yergens Roads. Many low-lying private drives will be flooded. Moderate flooding is possible. This flow corresponds approximately to 45 feet to 47 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
110000' -
This flow corresponds approximately to 44 feet to 46 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
105000' -
Water will be encroaching the South end of Riverbend Loop Road.
100000' -
Low spots and fields near Beehive Lane and Bear Paw Dr will be flooded. Water will be on residence river properties and fields off Yergens Rd, Riverbend Loop Rd, Pow Wow Rd, and near Deeter Road. Many yards, outbuildings, and recreational sites will experience minor flooding near the river between Newport and Ione. Shoreline flooding near the Oldtown Rotary Park. This flow corresponds approximately to 42.5 feet to 45 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records.
98500' -
Water will be into many yards along the river and approaching some homes on SR 20 near Deeter Road. Creeks that outlet into the river will begin to backup, filling low lying areas and roadside ditches between Newport and Cusick. This flow corresponds to approximately 42.8 feet at the Cusick gage, based on the 2008 recorded peak.
90000' -
This flow corresponds approximately to 41 feet to 44 feet at the Cusick gage, based on 1997 records. Minor shoreline and field flooding possible.
85000' -
This flow corresponds to approximately 41 feet at the Cusick gage, depending on downstream flow conditions. 41 feet at the Cusick gage is the stage at which Pend Oreille County enacts their no-wake ordinance on the River.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1894 | 64 |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 53.44 |
| Jun 12, 1972 | 53.01 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 51.8 |
| Jun 4, 1956 | 51.73 |
| Jun 18, 1964 | 50.8 |
| May 27, 2018 | 50 |
| Jun 8, 1961 | 49.5 |
| Jun 11, 1967 | 48.34 |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 47.4 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 47.3 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 47.21 |
| Jun 25, 1959 | 47.15 |
| Jun 9, 2002 | 47 |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 46.8 |
| May 26, 2006 | 46.2 |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 45.1 |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 44.7 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 44.4 |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 44.4 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
