Okanogan River at Malott water level

Name: Okanogan River at Malott water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Okanogan River, Washington, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

2.79ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 565 cfs
Water temperature: 50 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Okanogan River at Malott: the gauge reads 2.79 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.20 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.41 ft below typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.71 ft – 2.84 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 50 °F.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.20 ft0.41 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.92 ft – 3.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.71 ft – 2.84 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.71 ft – 9.26 ft
Highest on record: 22.16 ftJune 3, 1972

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

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.16 ft	June 3, 1972
2	19.20 ft	May 12, 2018
3	18.06 ft	June 19, 1974
4	17.38 ft	May 19, 1997
5	16.48 ft	May 24, 1991
6	15.78 ft	June 2, 1986
7	15.58 ft	June 11, 2011
8	15.25 ft	June 2, 2017
9	15.18 ft	May 15, 2013
10	15.10 ft	June 1, 1983

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 64° 40° – Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 66° 46° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 66° 47° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 66° 46° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 66° 46° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 60° 40° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 54° 38° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 10 hr, 42 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Okanogan River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Okanogan River at OrovilleRiver gauge, Okanogan River	3.28 ft	Lowest on record	−2.81 ft	47 mi
Okanogan River near TonasketRiver gauge, Okanogan River	3.97 ft	Very low	±0	27 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Loup Loup Creek at MalottRiver gauge, Loup Loup Creek	2.95 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	0.2 mi
Salmon Creek above Diversion near OkanoganRiver gauge, Salmon Creek	4.7 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	9 mi
Omak Creek near OmakRiver gauge, Omak Creek	3.7 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	13 mi
Johnson Creek near RiversideRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	4.1 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	17 mi
Conconully ReservoirReservoir	2,249.88 ft	Very low		18 mi
West Fork Salmon Creek near ConconullyRiver gauge, West Fork Salmon Creek	5.9 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	18 mi
Methow River near PaterosRiver gauge, Methow River	1.59 ft	Low	±0	19 mi
Conconully Lake and Salmon LakeLake	2,298.27 ft	Very low		19 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Okanogan River at Malott in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.20 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.92 ft and 3.73 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 Okanogan River at Malott today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 AM PDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Okanogan River at Malott rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Okanogan River at Malott normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Okanogan River at Malott?

The highest level on record is 22.16 ft on June 3, 1972.

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:12447200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.28126, -119.70450 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.79 ft	2026-10-18 18:45	Provisional
Flow	565 cfs	2026-10-18 18:45	Provisional
Water temperature	50 °F	2026-10-18 18:45	Provisional

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