South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

356.19ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 18.0 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood is above normal at 356.19 ft.

That puts it 1.42 ft above the median of 354.77 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 356.68 ft (−0.49 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 356.19 ft and 356.33 ft.

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

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 354.77 ft1.42 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 352.37 ft – 356.87 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year: 356.68 ft−0.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 356.19 ft – 356.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 356.12 ft – 361.75 ft

Floating and fishing near South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 62° 41° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 69° 47° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 70° 47° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 61° 42° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 59° 41° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 58° 37° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 64° 38° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chehalis River near AdnaRiver gauge, Chehalis River	192.86 ft	High	±0	13 mi
Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River	192.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	14 mi
Toutle River at Tower Road near Silver LakeRiver gauge, Toutle River	120.11 ft	High	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Cowlitz River at Castle RockRiver gauge, Cowlitz River	33.71 ft	High	+0.03 ft	14 mi
Chehalis River near DotyRiver gauge, Chehalis River	306.10 ft	High	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Elk Creek below Deer Creek near DotyRiver gauge, Elk Creek	19.4 cfs	Low		17 mi
Columbia River at Port Westward, near QuincyTidal gauge, Columbia River	66,400 cfs	Very low	−85,600.0 cfs	19 mi
South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River	533.57 ft	High	±0	21 mi

Questions and answers

How does the South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood compare with last year?

It is 0.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 356.68 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 354.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 352.37 ft and 356.87 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 South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was 356.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood normal?

High 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:12020800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.44483, -123.08374 (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	356.19 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Flow	18.0 cfs	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood (usgs:12020800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/south-fork-chehalis-river-near-wildwood

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