West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip water level
River gauge, West Fork Tulalip Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip: the gauge reads 0.43 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.09 ft below the median of 0.52 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.51 ft (−0.08 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 0.41 ft – 0.45 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.52 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.41 ft – 23.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.51 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.41 ft – 0.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.40 ft – 0.85 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Tulalip Creek near Mouth near TulalipRiver gauge, East Fork Tulalip Creek | 1.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.7 mi |
| Tulalip Creek near TulalipRiver gauge, Tulalip Creek | 7.7 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Mission Creek near TulalipRiver gauge, Mission Creek | 55.30 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Stillaguamish River near StanwoodRiver gauge, Stillaguamish River | 2.96 ft | Very low | −1.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Pilchuck River near SnohomishRiver gauge, Pilchuck River | 9.93 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Snohomish River at SnohomishRiver gauge, Snohomish River | 9.36 ft | Very low | −1.71 ft | 16 mi |
| Nf Stillaguamish River near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Nf Stillaguamish River | 1.46 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 16 mi |
| Sf Stillaguamish River near Granite FallsRiver gauge, Sf Stillaguamish River | 3.48 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.51 ft.
What is a normal level for West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.41 ft and 23.49 ft, based on 25 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 West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT, the water level was 0.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:12158010(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.09924, -122.29095(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 | 0.43 ft | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: West Fork Tulalip Creek near Tulalip (usgs:12158010). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/west-fork-tulalip-creek-near-tulalip
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