Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie water level
River gauge, Snoqualmie River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 526 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 2.76 ft, the Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.58 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.82 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.59 ft, a difference of +0.17 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.13 ft and 5.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.58 ft1.82 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.68 ft – 7.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.59 ft+0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.13 ft – 5.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.07 ft – 17.24 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Snoqualmie River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie River near CarnationRiver gauge, Snoqualmie River | 44.65 ft | Very low | +0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| Snoqualmie River at DuvallRiver gauge, Snoqualmie River | 18.58 ft | No reference yet | +0.16 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raging River near Fall CityRiver gauge, Raging River | 9.83 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Sf Snoqualmie River at North BendRiver gauge, Sf Snoqualmie River | 7.64 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Nf Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie FallsRiver gauge, Nf Snoqualmie River | 2.28 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Boxley Creek near EdgewickRiver gauge, Boxley Creek | 2.05 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Sf Snoqualmie River at EdgewickRiver gauge, Sf Snoqualmie River | 5.88 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Boxley Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Boxley Creek | 1.89 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 6.09 ft | High | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Cedar River at Powerplant at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 31.45 ft | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.59 ft.
What is a normal level for the Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.68 ft and 7.98 ft, based on 27 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 Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.76 ft. Up 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie rising or falling?
Up 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.44 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:12144500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.54508, -121.84232(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.76 ft | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 526 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie (usgs:12144500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/snoqualmie-river-near-snoqualmie
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