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SwedenSkagit River near Mount Vernon water level
River gauge, Skagit River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7,190 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.29 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 10.89 ft, the Skagit River near Mount Vernon is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.51 ft below the median of 13.40 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. It is 17.11 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 10.72 ft (+0.17 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.29 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.85 ft and 12.46 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 13.40 ft2.51 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.61 ft – 20.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 10.72 ft+0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.85 ft – 12.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.42 ft – 35.06 ft
- Highest on record
- 37.73 ftDecember 12, 2025
- Forecast peak
- 11.29 ftSaturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM
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 28.00 ft, still 17.11 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 36.00 ft
- the Skagit River will cause severe near record flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate and possibly damage many roads...farmlands and residential areas. Levees may be damaged. Flood areas will also include headwaters...tributaries...and other streams in the Skagit basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 34.00 ft
- the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands and residential areas, including the Gages Slough area. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 32.00 ft
- the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands and residential areas. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 30.00 ft
- the Skagit River will flood from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 28.00 ft
- the Skagit River will cause minor flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 10.89 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.73 ft | December 12, 2025 |
| 2 | 37.37 ft | November 25, 1990 |
| 3 | 37.34 ft | November 30, 1995 |
| 4 | 37.32 ft | November 16, 2021 |
| 5 | 37.00 ft | November 11, 1906 |
| 6 | 36.85 ft | February 11, 1951 |
| 7 | 36.61 ft | November 11, 1990 |
| 8 | 36.19 ft | October 21, 2003 |
| 9 | 35.66 ft | December 4, 1975 |
| 10 | 34.49 ft | November 4, 1955 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Skagit River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit River at NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 83.65 ft | High | −0.14 ft | 52 mi |
| Skagit River below Babcock Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 28.61 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 50 mi |
| Skagit River below Damnation Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 7.71 ft | High | +0.28 ft | 47 mi |
| Skagit River above Diobsud Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 2.32 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 43 mi |
| Skagit River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 3.37 ft | Normal | −0.29 ft | 42 mi |
| Skagit River at CorkindaleRiver gauge, Skagit River | 2.14 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 40 mi |
| Skagit River at RockportRiver gauge, Skagit River | 16.96 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Skagit River near ConcreteRiver gauge, Skagit River | 15.14 ft | Low | +0.09 ft | 26 mi |
| Skagit River near Sedro WoolleyRiver gauge, Skagit River | 23.62 ft | Low | −0.21 ft | 5.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samish River near BurlingtonRiver gauge, Samish River | 4.36 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Anderson Creek near BellinghamRiver gauge, Anderson Creek | 1.71 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Stillaguamish River near StanwoodRiver gauge, Stillaguamish River | 7.77 ft | Normal | −0.78 ft | 16 mi |
| Sf Nooksack River at Saxon BridgeRiver gauge, Sf Nooksack River | 0.45 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Skookum Creek above Diversion near WickershamRiver gauge, Skookum Creek | 19.7 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 18 mi |
| Nf Stillaguamish River near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Nf Stillaguamish River | 1.58 ft | Very low | +0.14 ft | 18 mi |
| Chuckanut Creek near BellinghamRiver gauge, Chuckanut Creek | 14.02 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Olsen Creek near BellinghamRiver gauge, Olsen Creek | 4.74 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Skagit River near Mount Vernon compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.72 ft.
What is flood stage for the Skagit River near Mount Vernon?
The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 17.11 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Skagit River near Mount Vernon in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 13.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.61 ft and 20.42 ft, based on 36 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 Skagit River near Mount Vernon today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 10.89 ft. Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Skagit River near Mount Vernon rising or falling?
Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Skagit River near Mount Vernon normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:12200500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.44483, -122.33544(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 | 10.89 ft | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7,190 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Skagit River near Mount Vernon (usgs:12200500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skagit-river-near-mount-vernon
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