Lake Pend Oreille at Hope, ID
River level and flood forecast · Bonner County
The river is 5.6 ft below flood stage (2063.5 ft).
Forecast to fall to 2056.3 ft by Wed, Oct 21, 5 PM.
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Wed, Oct 14, 8:52 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 2069 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 2066 ft |
| Flood stage | 2063.5 ft |
| Action stage | 2062.6 ft |
| Record crest (June 1, 1894) | 2075.88 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 2071 ftExtensive flooding is likely. Some flooding in the Sandpoint business district can also be expected. Lake level of 2071 feet is in reference to the NGVD29 datum.
- 2071 ftExtensive flooding is likely. Some flooding in the Sandpoint business district can also be expected. Lake level of 2071 feet is in reference to the NGVD29 datum.
- 2069 ftMajor flooding of lakeside homes and docks adjacent to the lake is likely. Significant flooding can also be expected along the Pack, Priest, and Clark Fork River valleys near the lake. Lake level of 2069 feet is in reference to the NGVD29 datum.
- 2065.75 ftPortions of Lakeview Avenue in Bayview will be flooded. Extensive damage to docks in Bayview. In 1997 water approached the sewer lift station in Bayview, and the lake level threatened to raise boat houses above their mooring piers.
- 2065.5 ftFlooding of some lakeside homes and docks is likely. In 1997 several homes and docks were damaged near Bayview. Lake level of 2065.5 feet is in reference to the NGVD29 datum.
- 2064 ftMinor flooding of driveways and low lands in the Pack and Clark Fork River Valleys near the lake. Scenic Bay RV sites and part of parking lot at Scenic Bay Marina in Bayview will be flooded. Most dock ramps around the lake will be underwater. Part of the parking lot behind the Power House in Sandpoint will be flooded. Water will begin to cover part of the sidewalk behind the Edgewater Resort in Sandpoint. Flooding of parking lot and picnic area at Trestle Creek Rec Area. 2064 feet is referenced to NGVD29.
- 2063.5 ftMinor flooding of dock ramps, yards, and recreational sites around the lake can be expected. Some erosional damage from wave action is possible along the windward shores. Lake level of 2063.5 feet is in reference to the NGVD29 datum.
Highest crests on record
- 2075.88 ft — June 1, 1894
- 2071.62 ft — June 9, 1948
- 2068.76 ft — June 20, 1933
- 2067.11 ft — June 10, 1950
- 2065.74 ft — June 5, 1997
Recent crests: 2062.22 ft (August 16, 2024) · 2062.39 ft (July 11, 2023) · 2062.4 ft (July 12, 2022) · 2062.46 ft (June 19, 2021) · 2062.45 ft (July 18, 2020)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (HOPI1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.