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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.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area and other areas.

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 12426000, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM UTC
  • 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
Streamflow
933 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.11 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SPOKANE RIVER BELOW NINE MILE DAM AT SPOKANE, WA (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM UTC.

Weather at Spokane River

H: 101° L: 73°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
94°
|
Feels like 90°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
17%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
76°
3 AM
Overcast
76°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
98°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
96°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
9 PM
Clear
87°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spokane River?
Spokane River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Spokane River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Spokane River rated?
Spokane River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 192 reviews.

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