diff --git a/src/main/java/net/floodlightcontroller/flowcache/IFlowService.java b/src/main/java/net/floodlightcontroller/flowcache/IFlowService.java
index b159661..48477f1 100644
--- a/src/main/java/net/floodlightcontroller/flowcache/IFlowService.java
+++ b/src/main/java/net/floodlightcontroller/flowcache/IFlowService.java
@@ -33,6 +33,14 @@
     boolean deleteFlow(FlowId flowId);
 
     /**
+     * Clear the state for a previously added flow.
+     *
+     * @param flowId the Flow ID of the flow to clear.
+     * @return true on success, otherwise false.
+     */
+    boolean clearFlow(FlowId flowId);
+
+    /**
      * Get a previously added flow.
      *
      * @param flowId the Flow ID of the flow to get.