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USGS Streamgage 13345000

Palouse River near Potlatch, ID

Palouse River near Potlatch, ID is USGS streamgage 13345000 in Idaho, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17060108. It sits on the Palouse River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 317 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1914. Typical flow runs near 21.3 cfs in July and 488.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Idaho
Drainage area
317 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17060108
Coordinates
46.91528, -116.95111
USGS site number
13345000
Records begin
1914-10-24 (112 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Palouse River near Potlatch, ID. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
4.8 6 7.5
3.9 5.4 7.3
4.4 7 13.7
5.2 9.1 18.2
5.2 8.9 15.8
4.9 8.2 13.4
4.4 7.4 11.9
4.1 6.8 10.6
3.8 6.5 10.2
3.4 6 9.6
3.3 5.9 9.3
3.3 5.8 9.2
3.1 5.6 9
3.1 5.5 8.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 111 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 29.1 140.8 929.1
February 71 291.4 1,338.3
March 143.6 581.9 1,646.5
April 183 488.7 1,492
May 64.5 204.2 745.7
June 27.7 67.7 253.7
July 7.2 21.3 47.5
August 2.3 8.4 19.9
September 2.7 7.6 18.5
October 5.6 12.4 33.2
November 11.7 30.1 113.7
December 17.2 54.9 393.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Palouse River near Potlatch, ID normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 581.9 cfs, against 7.6 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Palouse River near Potlatch, ID?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 140.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 29.1 and 929.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Palouse River near Potlatch, ID been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 13345000 begin in 1914, about 112 years, covering roughly 9,197 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Palouse River near Potlatch, ID?
The gauge sits at 46.91528, -116.95111, in Idaho, in hydrologic subbasin 17060108, draining roughly 317 square miles.
Can I use Palouse River near Potlatch, ID data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the Palouse River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Palouse River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin