South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska water level

Name: South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Fork Newaukum River, Washington, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

533.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT (3 days ago)

Flow: 22.5 cfs

History

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What this means

The gauge at South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska shows 533.57 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 530.18 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.40 ft above typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.

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

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 530.18 ft3.40 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 529.62 ft – 533.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.34 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 62° 38° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 60° 46° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 70° 42° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 70° 44° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 60° 41° 0.00 in, 20% Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 58° 39° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 58° 35° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:18 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cowlitz River below Mayfield DamRiver gauge, Cowlitz River	10.70 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	5.6 mi
Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near ForestRiver gauge, Nf Newaukum River	404.83 ft	High	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Tilton River above Bear Canyon Creek near CinebarRiver gauge, Tilton River	2.22 ft	Low	±0	11 mi
Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River	192.43 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	15.6 cfs	Very low	−0.4 cfs	14 mi
Nf Toutle River below Srs near Kid ValleyRiver gauge, Nf Toutle River	158 cfs	Very low	+16.0 cfs	15 mi
Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	325.98 ft	Highest on record	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Skookumchuck River near BucodaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	203.69 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 530.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 529.62 ft and 533.81 ft, based on 26 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 South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT, the water level was 533.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:12024000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.57566, -122.68512 (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	533.57 ft	2026-10-16 14:30	Provisional
Flow	22.5 cfs	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska (usgs:12024000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/south-fork-newaukum-river-near-onalaska

How we check values

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