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SwedenNooksack River at North Cedarville water level
River gauge, Nooksack River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 624 cfs
- Water temperature
- 47 °F
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to rise to 138.73 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 01:42 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 137.95 ft, the Nooksack River at North Cedarville is far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.21 ft below the median of 140.16 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 8.55 ft below the flood stage of 146.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 137.92 ft (+0.03 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 138.73 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 137.85 ft and 139.72 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 140.16 ft2.21 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 138.87 ft – 142.93 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 137.92 ft+0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 137.85 ft – 139.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 137.87 ft – 147.18 ft
- Highest on record
- 150.76 ftNovember 15, 2021
- Forecast peak
- 138.73 ftTuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 146.50 ft, still 8.55 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 150.00 ft
- the Nooksack River will cause major near record flooding downstream through Lynden. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate farm lands...roads...and residential areas. The flood may overtop levees. In addition...flood waters could overflow and flood the Sumas drainage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Nooksack River Basin.
- 148.00 ft
- the Nooksack River will cause widespread flooding downstream through Lynden...with swift waters covering some farm lands and roads. Erosion may affect some river banks.
- 147.30 ft
- the Nooksack River cause widespread flooding of low farm lands along the river downstream through Lynden...with swift water moving over several roads.
- 146.50 ft
- the Nooksack River will cause shallow flooding of low pasture lands along the river downstream through Lynden.
- 137.95 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150.76 ft | November 15, 2021 |
| 2 | 150.49 ft | December 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 149.61 ft | October 17, 2003 |
| 4 | 149.61 ft | November 6, 2006 |
| 5 | 149.18 ft | November 25, 2004 |
| 6 | 148.85 ft | February 1, 2020 |
| 7 | 148.68 ft | January 7, 2009 |
| 8 | 148.48 ft | November 17, 2015 |
| 9 | 148.46 ft | October 21, 2003 |
| 10 | 148.07 ft | December 13, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.54 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 Nooksack River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack River at EversonRiver gauge, Nooksack River | 72.28 ft | Low | +0.19 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Nooksack River near LyndenRiver gauge, Nooksack River | 35.76 ft | No reference yet | +0.19 ft | 10 mi |
| Nooksack River at FerndaleRiver gauge, Nooksack River | 3.87 ft | Low | +0.26 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek at Smith Road near GoshenRiver gauge, Anderson Creek | 7.33 ft | High | ±0 | 2.1 mi |
| Nooksack R Overflow at Highway 544 at EversonRiver gauge, Nooksack R Overflow | 3.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Carpenter Creek near BellinghamRiver gauge, Carpenter Creek | 8.88 ft | Very high | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Olsen Creek near BellinghamRiver gauge, Olsen Creek | 4.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Euclid Creek at Euclid Ave at BellinghamRiver gauge, Euclid Creek | 3.52 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Sumas River near SumasRiver gauge, Sumas River | 8.3 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Mf Nooksack River near DemingRiver gauge, Mf Nooksack River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Squalicum Creek near Mouth at BellinghamRiver gauge, Squalicum Creek | 1.6 cfs | Normal | −6.1 cfs | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Nooksack River at North Cedarville compare with last year?
It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 137.92 ft.
What is flood stage for the Nooksack River at North Cedarville?
The official flood stage is 146.50 ft. The level is currently 8.55 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Nooksack River at North Cedarville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 140.16 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 138.87 ft and 142.93 ft, based on 24 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 Nooksack River at North Cedarville today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 AM PDT, the water level was 137.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nooksack River at North Cedarville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Nooksack River at North Cedarville normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12210700(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.84174, -122.29430(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 | 137.95 ft | 2026-10-18 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 624 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 47 °F | 2026-10-18 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nooksack River at North Cedarville (usgs:12210700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/nooksack-river-at-north-cedarville
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