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SwedenBogachiel River near Forks water level
River gauge, Bogachiel River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 167 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Bogachiel River near Forks is running below normal at 9.80 ft.
A year ago it stood at 10.74 ft (−0.94 ft).
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 9.49 ft and 12.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 10.74 ft−0.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.49 ft – 12.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.48 ft – 17.71 ft
Floating and fishing near Bogachiel River near Forks
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.50 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Bogachiel River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogachiel River near La PushRiver gauge, Bogachiel River | 24.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calawah River near ForksRiver gauge, Calawah River | 2.78 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Hoh River at Us Highway 101 near ForksRiver gauge, Hoh River | 2.03 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 8 mi |
| Hoko River near SekiuRiver gauge, Hoko River | 1.13 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 24 mi |
| Queets River near ClearwaterRiver gauge, Queets River | 7.19 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Tsoo-Yess River below Miller Creek near OzetteRiver gauge, Tsoo-Yess River | 47.9 cfs | Low | −27.2 cfs | 28 mi |
| Quinault River at Quinault LakeRiver gauge, Quinault River | 1.94 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 37 mi |
| Elwha River at McDonald Branch near Port AngelesRiver gauge, Elwha River | 8.92 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 37 mi |
| Big Creek near GrisdaleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.67 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Bogachiel River near Forks compare with last year?
It is 0.94 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.74 ft.
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 Bogachiel River near Forks today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 PM PDT, the water level was 9.80 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bogachiel River near Forks rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bogachiel River near Forks 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:12042800(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.89442, -124.35709(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 | 9.80 ft | 2026-10-19 00:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 167 cfs | 2026-10-19 00:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-19 00:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bogachiel River near Forks (usgs:12042800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/bogachiel-river-near-forks
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