Cow Creek near Riddle
Critical Stages
18' - Action
22' - Flood
25' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM PST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.78 ft
Flow: 0.771 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/17 | 1.96 | 0.279 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 1.95 | 0.275 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 2 | 0.296 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 1.97 | 0.284 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 1.98 | 0.288 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 2.95 | 0.882 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 4.41 | 1.92 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 4.78 | 2.22 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 4.2 | 1.76 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 3.61 | 1.32 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 3.22 | 1.06 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 2.95 | 0.882 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 2.77 | 0.763 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 2.7 | 0.707 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 2.8 | 0.788 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 3.15 | 1.01 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 3.57 | 1.29 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 4.02 | 1.62 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 4.28 | 1.82 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 4.15 | 1.72 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 3.87 | 1.51 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 3.61 | 1.32 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 3.32 | 1.12 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 3.16 | 1.02 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 3.13 | 0.997 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 3.26 | 1.08 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 3.31 | 1.12 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 3.38 | 1.16 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 3.6 | 1.31 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 3.46 | 1.22 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 3.2 | 1.04 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 3.09 | 0.971 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 3.2 | 1.04 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 3.44 | 1.2 |
| 10 AM 12/26 | 3.34 | 1.13 |
| 4 PM 12/26 | 3.16 | 1.02 |
| 10 PM 12/26 | 3.07 | 0.958 |
| 4 AM 12/27 | 2.95 | 0.882 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 2.78 | 0.771 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 2.79 | 0.78 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 2.8 | 0.788 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 2.8 | 0.788 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 2.82 | 0.804 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 2.83 | 0.809 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 2.84 | 0.815 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 2.85 | 0.821 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 2.86 | 0.827 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 2.85 | 0.821 |
| 6:30 PM 12/17 | 2.87 | 0.833 |
| 6:15 PM 12/17 | 2.87 | 0.833 |
| 6:00 PM 12/17 | 2.86 | 0.827 |
| 5:45 PM 12/17 | 2.87 | 0.833 |
| 5:30 PM 12/17 | 2.86 | 0.827 |
| 5:15 PM 12/17 | 2.85 | 0.821 |
| 5:00 PM 12/17 | 2.84 | 0.815 |
| 4:45 PM 12/17 | 2.8 | 0.788 |
| 4:30 PM 12/17 | 2.76 | 0.755 |
| 4:15 PM 12/17 | 2.69 | 0.699 |
| 3:00 PM 12/17 | 2.2 | 0.391 |
| 2:45 PM 12/17 | 2.12 | 0.351 |
| 2:30 PM 12/17 | 2.04 | 0.314 |
| 2:15 PM 12/17 | 1.96 | 0.279 |
| 2:00 PM 12/17 | 1.9 | 0.254 |
| 1:45 PM 12/17 | 1.84 | 0.229 |
| 1:30 PM 12/17 | 1.8 | 0.213 |
| 1:15 PM 12/17 | 1.76 | 0.197 |
| 1:00 PM 12/17 | 1.74 | 0.19 |
| 12:45 PM 12/17 | 1.72 | 0.183 |
28.5' -
Record flood stage. Major flooding is occurring.
27.7' -
Major flooding is occurring. Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and pasture land.
22' -
Cow Creek is at flood stage. Flooding of low-lying fields and structures begins at this point.
18' -
Cow Creek is at bankfull stage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 1950 | 28.5 |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 28.17 |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 27.67 |
| Dec 26, 1955 | 27.35 |
| Feb 18, 1983 | 26.79 |
| Jan 9, 1995 | 26.22 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 25.64 |
| Jan 17, 1971 | 25.01 |
| Jan 3, 1966 | 24.46 |
| Dec 6, 1981 | 24.42 |
| Feb 7, 2015 | 24.29 |
| Jan 20, 1964 | 23.57 |
| Jan 12, 1959 | 23.43 |
| Dec 8, 1996 | 22.52 |
| Feb 24, 1958 | 21.92 |
| Feb 13, 1984 | 20.33 |
| Dec 16, 1982 | 20.12 |
| Dec 21, 1969 | 19.74 |
| Feb 26, 1957 | 19.37 |
| Feb 11, 1961 | 19 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.