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River gauge, Bogachiel River, Washington, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Bogachiel River near La Push is at 24.60 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.40 ft below the flood stage of 37.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 24.52 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.
It has risen 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 12.40 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 24.12 ft and 27.88 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 24.52 ft+0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 24.12 ft – 27.88 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 24.12 ft – 35.17 ft
- Highest on record
- 44.93 ftNovember 15, 2021
Floating and fishing near Bogachiel River near La Push
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 37.00 ft, 12.40 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 41.00 ft
- the Bogachiel River will cause major flooding from State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge down to its mouth. Deep...swiftly moving water will inundate residential areas and SR 110 in the valley near the Bogachiel River bridge. Homes and businesses will be inundated in La Push near the mouth of the river. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Bogachiel River Basin.
- 37.00 ft
- the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.
- 24.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.93 ft | November 15, 2021 |
| 2 | 42.64 ft | November 6, 2006 |
| 3 | 42.54 ft | October 16, 2003 |
| 4 | 41.63 ft | January 7, 2009 |
| 5 | 41.34 ft | December 3, 2007 |
| 6 | 41.32 ft | December 12, 2010 |
| 7 | 40.73 ft | November 13, 2015 |
| 8 | 40.73 ft | November 13, 2017 |
| 9 | 39.91 ft | November 17, 2015 |
| 10 | 39.29 ft | February 1, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Bogachiel River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogachiel River near ForksRiver gauge, Bogachiel River | 185 cfs | Normal | +34.0 cfs | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calawah River near ForksRiver gauge, Calawah River | 2.87 ft | Low | +0.12 ft | 8 mi |
| Hoh River at Us Highway 101 near ForksRiver gauge, Hoh River | 2.16 ft | Low | +0.20 ft | 15 mi |
| Hoko River near SekiuRiver gauge, Hoko River | 1.19 ft | Low | +0.14 ft | 25 mi |
| Tsoo-Yess River below Miller Creek near OzetteRiver gauge, Tsoo-Yess River | 61.5 cfs | Normal | +24.4 cfs | 25 mi |
| Queets River near ClearwaterRiver gauge, Queets River | 7.24 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 27 mi |
| Quinault River near TaholahRiver gauge, Quinault River | 2.10 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Quinault River at Quinault LakeRiver gauge, Quinault River | 1.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Lake Quinault near Old WA 9 Road near QuinaultLake, Lake Quinault | 184.36 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Bogachiel River near La Push higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 24.52 ft.
What is flood stage for the Bogachiel River near La Push?
The official flood stage is 37.00 ft. The level is currently 12.40 ft below it.
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 Bogachiel River near La Push today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 AM PDT, the water level was 24.60 ft. Up 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bogachiel River near La Push rising or falling?
Up 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bogachiel River near La Push normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bogachiel River near La Push?
The highest level on record is 44.93 ft on November 15, 2021.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12043015(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.90285, -124.54549(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 | 24.60 ft | 2026-10-18 07:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-18 07:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bogachiel River near La Push (usgs:12043015). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/bogachiel-river-near-la-push
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