Clearwater River at Spalding
Critical Stages
17' - Action
18' - Flood
19' - Moderate
19.4' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM PST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.86 ft
Flow: 15.9 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/15 | 6.79 | 15.6 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 6.7 | 15.2 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 6.68 | 15.1 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 15.4 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.87 | 16 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 7.04 | 16.8 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.23 | 17.7 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.44 | 18.8 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 7.71 | 20.2 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 8.01 | 21.8 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 8.24 | 23.1 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 8.35 | 23.7 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.35 | 23.7 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 8.3 | 23.5 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 8.3 | 23.5 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 8.44 | 24.3 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 8.7 | 25.8 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 8.98 | 27.5 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 9.21 | 28.9 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 9.32 | 29.6 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 9.3 | 29.5 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 9.17 | 28.7 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 8.96 | 27.4 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 8.71 | 25.9 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 8.44 | 24.3 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 8.19 | 22.8 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 7.95 | 21.5 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 7.75 | 20.4 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 7.58 | 19.5 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 7.47 | 19 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 7.38 | 18.5 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 7.32 | 18.2 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 7.28 | 18 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 7.24 | 17.8 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 7.2 | 17.6 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 7.16 | 17.4 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 7.12 | 17.2 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 7.09 | 17 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 7.07 | 16.9 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 6.86 | 15.9 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 6.89 | 16.1 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 6.88 | 16 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 6.91 | 16.2 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 6.9 | 16.1 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 6.89 | 16.1 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 6.89 | 16.1 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 6.92 | 16.2 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 6.9 | 16.1 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 6.92 | 16.2 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 6.93 | 16.3 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 6.94 | 16.3 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 6.94 | 16.3 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 6.97 | 16.4 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 6.96 | 16.4 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 6.96 | 16.4 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 6.96 | 16.4 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 6.94 | 16.3 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 6.99 | 16.5 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 6.97 | 16.4 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 6.97 | 16.4 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 7 | 16.6 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 7.03 | 16.7 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 7.01 | 16.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 7 | 16.6 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 7.05 | 16.8 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 7.05 | 16.8 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 7.06 | 16.9 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 7.06 | 16.9 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 7.05 | 16.8 |
23' -
Significant 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.
21' -
Bankfull stage at gage near Spalding Mill Road and Silver Drive.
18' -
Lowland 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.
17' -
Water 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.
13' -
Water will be in the yards of the homes on Clearwater Drive, downstream of the Highway 95 bridge
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 1963 | 27.77 |
| Jan 5, 1928 | 25.6 |
| May 29, 1948 | 23.76 |
| Dec 23, 1933 | 23.19 |
| May 20, 1957 | 21.42 |
| Jun 1, 1894 | 20.8 |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 20.7 |
| Jun 10, 1933 | 20.48 |
| Apr 19, 1938 | 20 |
| May 16, 1949 | 19.81 |
| May 24, 1956 | 19.6 |
| Jan 24, 1947 | 19.22 |
| Jun 16, 1974 | 19.1 |
| May 14, 1932 | 18.98 |
| Dec 23, 1964 | 18.95 |
| May 8, 1947 | 18.55 |
| Jun 17, 1950 | 17.9 |
| May 15, 1936 | 17.79 |
| Jun 9, 1927 | 17.7 |
| May 20, 1954 | 17.67 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
