Twisp River near Twisp water level
River gauge, Twisp River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 43.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Twisp River near Twisp: the gauge reads 6.88 ft, far 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 0.29 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.81 ft, a difference of +0.07 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 ft0.29 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+0.07 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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.71 ft | January 28, 2022 |
| 2 | 12.31 ft | May 5, 2023 |
| 3 | 12.06 ft | May 31, 2017 |
| 4 | 12.04 ft | May 18, 2006 |
| 5 | 11.83 ft | June 17, 1999 |
| 6 | 11.77 ft | May 19, 1991 |
| 7 | 11.71 ft | May 19, 2008 |
| 8 | 11.68 ft | May 16, 1997 |
| 9 | 11.62 ft | June 5, 1978 |
| 10 | 11.60 ft | June 4, 2007 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow River at TwispRiver gauge, Methow River | 268 cfs | Low | −4.0 cfs | 1.5 mi |
| Methow River at WinthropRiver gauge, Methow River | 9.83 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Chewuch River at WinthropRiver gauge, Chewuch River | 2.62 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Methow River above Goat Creek near MazamaRiver gauge, Methow River | 11.63 ft | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Loup Loup Creek at MalottRiver gauge, Loup Loup Creek | 2.96 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 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 | 2.79 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 0.07 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, 03:30 PM PDT, the water level was 6.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Twisp River near Twisp rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Twisp River near Twisp normal?
Very 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 6.88 ft | 2026-10-17 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 43.4 cfs | 2026-10-17 22:30 | 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
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