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Kettle Falls (historical)

Waterfall

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 80 ft³/s over 102 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12409000, as of Aug 23, 4:20 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 80 ft³/s over 102 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:20 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
42 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.01 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 80 ft³/s over 102 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLVILLE RIVER AT KETTLE FALLS, WA (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:20 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kettle Falls (historical)

H: 79° L: 63°
Light rain
Light rain
76°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
47%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
75°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
12 PM
Cloudy
75°
3 PM
Light rain
74°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kettle Falls (historical)?
Kettle Falls (historical) is a waterfall in Washington.
Can you swim at Kettle Falls (historical)?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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