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Twisp River near Twisp water level

River gauge, Twisp River, Washington, United States

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Right now

Low for mid-October

Water level

6.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
44.5 cfs
10 15 Highest onrecord 15.71 ft

History

History
7.07.37.5ftOct 11Oct 12Oct 14Oct 16Oct 177.07.37.5ftOct 11Oct 14Oct 17
6.87.07.37.5ftSep 18Sep 25Oct 2Oct 10Oct 176.87.07.37.5ftSep 18Oct 2Oct 17
810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
810ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026810ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Twisp River near Twisp: the gauge reads 6.89 ft, below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 7.17 ft, based on 37 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.28 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.81 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 6.81 ft – 6.91 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
7.17 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
6.89 ft – 7.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
Same day last year
6.81 ft+0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.81 ft – 6.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
6.80 ft – 11.21 ft
Highest on record
15.71 ftJanuary 28, 2022

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
115.71 ftJanuary 28, 2022
212.31 ftMay 5, 2023
312.06 ftMay 31, 2017
412.04 ftMay 18, 2006
511.83 ftJune 17, 1999
611.77 ftMay 19, 1991
711.71 ftMay 19, 2008
811.68 ftMay 16, 1997
911.62 ftJune 5, 1978
1011.60 ftJune 4, 2007

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 42° – Wind 15 mph
18 Sun 60° 40° – Wind 7 mph
19 Mon 60° 44° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 65° 43° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 64° 44° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 63° 46° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 61° 43° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min First quarter 42%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Methow River at TwispRiver gauge, Methow River 268 cfs Low ±0 1.5 mi
Methow River at WinthropRiver gauge, Methow River 9.83 ft Low ±0 7 mi
Chewuch River at WinthropRiver gauge, Chewuch River 2.63 ft Very low ±0 8 mi
Methow River above Goat Creek near MazamaRiver gauge, Methow River 11.61 ft Low −0.01 ft 18 mi
Loup Loup Creek at MalottRiver gauge, Loup Loup Creek 2.93 ft Very low ±0 21 mi
West Fork Salmon Creek near ConconullyRiver gauge, West Fork Salmon Creek 6.2 cfs Low ±0 21 mi
Okanogan River at MalottRiver gauge, Okanogan River 2.78 ft Very low −0.01 ft 21 mi
Methow River near PaterosRiver gauge, Methow River 1.59 ft Low ±0 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Twisp River near Twisp higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.81 ft.

What is a normal level for the Twisp River near Twisp in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.17 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.89 ft and 7.51 ft, based on 37 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 Twisp River near Twisp today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PDT, the water level was 6.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Twisp River near Twisp rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Twisp River near Twisp normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Twisp River near Twisp?

The highest level on record is 15.71 ft on January 28, 2022.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:12448998 (Agency page)
Coordinates
48.36987, -120.14869 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 6.89 ft 2026-10-17 17:30 Provisional
Flow 44.5 cfs 2026-10-17 17:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Twisp River near Twisp (usgs:12448998). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/twisp-river-near-twisp

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.