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Chehalis River near Adna water level

River gauge, Chehalis River, Washington, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

192.85ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
55.2 cfs
190 193 195

History

190192194ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18190192194ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
190192194ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18190192194ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
190200ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026190200ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
190200ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026190200ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Chehalis River near Adna: the latest reading is 192.85 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 2.20 ft above the median of 190.65 ft for mid-October, based on 22 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 192.76 ft (+0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 192.78 ft – 193.71 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
190.65 ft2.20 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
189.53 ft – 194.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
Same day last year
192.76 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
192.78 ft – 193.71 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
192.73 ft – 208.35 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 65° 49° 0.03 in, 27% Wind 9 mph
18 Sun 62° 42° – Wind 10 mph
19 Mon 62° 44° – Wind 4 mph
20 Tue 63° 42° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 68° 40° – Wind 5 mph
22 Thu 62° 42° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 61° 37° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Chehalis River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chehalis River near DotyRiver gauge, Chehalis River 306.10 ft High −0.01 ft 8 mi
Chehalis River at Wwtp at ChehalisRiver gauge, Chehalis River 152.02 ft No reference yet ±0 6.1 mi
Chehalis River near Grand MoundRiver gauge, Chehalis River 128.86 ft High −0.03 ft 11 mi
Chehalis River near RochesterRiver gauge, Chehalis River 103.90 ft Very low +0.02 ft 13 mi
Chehalis River at PorterRiver gauge, Chehalis River 30.59 ft High +0.01 ft 24 mi
Chehalis River near MontesanoRiver gauge, Chehalis River 3.81 ft Very low +0.34 ft 33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River 192.51 ft Below flood stage +0.14 ft 7 mi
Elk Creek below Deer Creek near DotyRiver gauge, Elk Creek 19.4 cfs Low ±0 9 mi
South Fork Chehalis River near WildwoodRiver gauge, South Fork Chehalis River 356.20 ft High +0.01 ft 13 mi
Skookumchuck River near BucodaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River 203.69 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 13 mi
Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near ForestRiver gauge, Nf Newaukum River 404.83 ft High +0.01 ft 16 mi
South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River 533.57 ft High ±0 20 mi
Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River 325.99 ft Highest on record ±0 21 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Chehalis River near Adna compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 192.76 ft.

What is a normal level for the Chehalis River near Adna in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 190.65 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 189.53 ft and 194.80 ft, based on 22 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Chehalis River near Adna today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT, the water level was 192.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chehalis River near Adna rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chehalis River near Adna normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:12021800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
46.62566, -123.10180 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 192.85 ft 2026-10-18 19:00 Provisional
Flow 55.2 cfs 2026-10-18 19:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chehalis River near Adna (usgs:12021800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/chehalis-river-near-adna

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer