Kettle HUC8 17020002
A 10,837 km² sub-basin of the Pacific Northwest region in CN, WA. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
49
Stressed
Drought index
258
Severe
Area in D2+
57.89%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
100%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
56%
p15 of record
Water assets
1,259
9 springs · 75 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- KETTLE RIVER NEAR LAURIER, WA12404500212 cfsp13 · below normal
- KETTLE RIVER NEAR FERRY, WA12401500107 cfsp16 · below normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 258 | 57.89 | 2/2 | p15 |
Top water assets
- 67Myers Creekriver
- 67U S Creekriver
- 67South Fork Boulder Creekriver
- 67North Fork Deadman Creekriver
- 67North Fork Boulder Creekriver
- 67West Deer Creekriver
- 67Rock Creekriver
- 67Pierre Creekriver
- 67Boundary Creekriver
- 67U S Creekriver