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Blanchard Creek

River

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 351 ft³/s over 76 years).
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river in Bonner County, Idaho and Spokane County, Washington in the United States

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 12395000, as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 351 ft³/s over 76 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
243 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.69 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 351 ft³/s over 76 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Priest River near Priest River, ID (14.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Blanchard Creek

H: 80° L: 63°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
63°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
61%
Humidity
51%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
75°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
6 AM
Light rain
67°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
76°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blanchard Creek?
Blanchard Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Blanchard Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Blanchard Creek rated?
Blanchard Creek in Idaho has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Blanchard Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Blanchard Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Idaho 83804

Idaho 83804

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Amenities

Camping nearby