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SwedenAndrews Creek near Mazama water level
River gauge, Andrews Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 41 °F
History
20252026
What this means
At 0.27 ft, Andrews Creek near Mazama is far below normal for mid-October.
A year ago it stood at 0.31 ft (−0.04 ft). The lowest reading on record is 0.23 ft (September 19, 2023).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.24 ft and 0.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 41 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 0.31 ft−0.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.24 ft – 0.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.23 ft – 2.54 ft
- Highest on record
- 4.00 ftJune 10, 1972
- Lowest on record
- 0.23 ftSeptember 19, 2023
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.00 ft | June 10, 1972 |
| 2 | 3.92 ft | May 17, 2006 |
| 3 | 3.72 ft | June 16, 1974 |
| 4 | 3.66 ft | June 16, 1999 |
| 5 | 3.44 ft | May 27, 1998 |
| 6 | 3.39 ft | May 18, 2008 |
| 7 | 3.33 ft | April 21, 2016 |
| 8 | 3.29 ft | May 31, 1986 |
| 9 | 3.27 ft | June 5, 1978 |
| 10 | 3.27 ft | May 16, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow River above Goat Creek near MazamaRiver gauge, Methow River | 11.61 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Ewart Creek near Cathedral ParkRiver gauge, Ewart Creek | 0.91 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 35 km |
| North Fork Salmon Creek near ConconullyRiver gauge, North Fork Salmon Creek | 4.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Chewuch River at WinthropRiver gauge, Chewuch River | 2.61 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Methow River at WinthropRiver gauge, Methow River | 9.82 ft | Very low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Conconully Lake and Salmon LakeLake | 2,298.27 ft | Very low | 26 mi | |
| West Fork Salmon Creek near ConconullyRiver gauge, West Fork Salmon Creek | 6.2 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 26 mi |
| Similkameen River near NighthawkRiver gauge, Similkameen River | 2.19 ft | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Andrews Creek near Mazama compare with last year?
It is 0.04 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.31 ft.
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 Andrews Creek near Mazama today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM PDT, the water level was 0.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Andrews Creek near Mazama rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Andrews Creek near Mazama normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Andrews Creek near Mazama?
The highest level on record is 4.00 ft on June 10, 1972. The lowest is 0.23 ft on September 19, 2023.
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:12447390(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.82287, -120.14590(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 | 0.27 ft | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 41 °F | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Andrews Creek near Mazama (usgs:12447390). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/andrews-creek-near-mazama
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer