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SwedenChelan River at Chelan water level
River gauge, Chelan River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 82.6 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Chelan River at Chelan: the gauge reads 7.15 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 7.13 ft – 7.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Chelan River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan FallsRiver gauge, Chelan River | 13.57 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 2.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chelan at ChelanLake, Lake Chelan | 1,095.40 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Entiat River near EntiatRiver gauge, Entiat River | 6.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Methow River near PaterosRiver gauge, Methow River | 1.59 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Mad River at ArdenvoirRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.11 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Entiat River near ArdenvoirRiver gauge, Entiat River | 0.94 ft | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Wenatchee River at MonitorRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 16.87 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Chiwawa River near PlainRiver gauge, Chiwawa River | 3.86 ft | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Wenatchee River at PlainRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 1.30 ft | Very low | ±0 | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Chelan River at Chelan today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 03:45 AM PDT, the water level was 7.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Chelan River at Chelan rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chelan River at Chelan normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12452500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.83529, -120.00964(WGS84)- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.15 ft | 2026-10-17 10:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 82.6 cfs | 2026-10-17 10:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chelan River at Chelan (usgs:12452500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/chelan-river-at-chelan
How we check values
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