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SwedenMethow River at Twisp water level
River gauge, Methow River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 268 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Methow River at Twisp: the gauge reads −0.99 ft, below normal for mid-October.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is −1.00 ft – −0.98 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 Methow River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow River above Goat Creek near MazamaRiver gauge, Methow River | 11.61 ft | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Methow River at WinthropRiver gauge, Methow River | 9.82 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Methow River near PaterosRiver gauge, Methow River | 1.59 ft | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisp River near TwispRiver gauge, Twisp River | 6.88 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Chewuch River at WinthropRiver gauge, Chewuch River | 2.62 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Loup Loup Creek at MalottRiver gauge, Loup Loup Creek | 2.91 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Okanogan River at MalottRiver gauge, Okanogan River | 2.78 ft | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| West Fork Salmon Creek near ConconullyRiver gauge, West Fork Salmon Creek | 5.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Conconully ReservoirReservoir | 2,249.73 ft | Very low | 21 mi | |
| Conconully Lake and Salmon LakeLake | 2,298.29 ft | Very low | 22 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 Methow River at Twisp today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 01:15 AM PDT, the water level was −0.99 ft.
Is the level of Methow River at Twisp normal?
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:12449500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.36515, -120.11619(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | −0.99 ft | 2026-10-17 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 268 cfs | 2026-10-17 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Methow River at Twisp (usgs:12449500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/methow-river-at-twisp
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