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Photo: Caribou on the Colville River. North Slope, Alaska by Paxson Woelber (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Colville River

River

4.7(17 reviews)

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: 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 21, 7:20 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area and other areas. NWS Spokane WA
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 78 ft³/s over 102 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:20 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
36 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.94 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 78 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 (11.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:20 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Colville River

H: 94° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
84°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
15%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Clear
72°
6 AM
Sunny
60°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
84°
3 PM
Overcast
93°
6 PM
Overcast
93°
9 PM
Overcast
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colville River?
Colville River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Colville River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Colville River rated?
Colville River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 17 reviews.
What amenities does Colville River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Colville River include camping-nearby.

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Washington 99114

Washington 99114

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