Where is Palouse River?

Palouse River is a river in Washington.

How is Palouse River rated?

Palouse River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Palouse River

River

4.8(47 reviews)

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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.

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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 13351000, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC

Streamflow

15 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.71 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PALOUSE RIVER AT HOOPER, WA (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC.

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Weather at Palouse River

H: 95° L: 73°

Patchy rain nearby

74°

Feels like 69°

Precipitation

36%

Humidity

29%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

81°

3 AM

80°

6 AM

74°

9 AM

82°

12 PM

89°

3 PM

95°

6 PM

91°

9 PM

82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palouse River?: Palouse River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Palouse River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Palouse River rated?: Palouse River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.

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