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SwedenBoundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls water level
River gauge, Boundary Powerplant Tw, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for early October
Water level
This gauge last reported 19 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
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What this means
The gauge at Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls reads 1,725.65 ft, a normal level for early October. That reading is from Oct 1, 2026, 01:00 AM PDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.
The median for early October is 1,725.67 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft below typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,725.67 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 27.27 ft – 1,728.89 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille River at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 14,200 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.7 mi |
| Salmo River near SalmoRiver gauge, Salmo River | 0.49 m | Low | ±0 | 7.6 km |
| Columbia River at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Columbia River | 98.03 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 13 mi |
| Pend Oreille River below Box Canyon near IoneRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 90.64 ft | High | +0.92 ft | 15 mi |
| Pend Oreille River at IoneRiver gauge, Pend Oreille River | 2,031.67 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Hidden Creek near the MouthRiver gauge, Hidden Creek | 0.23 m | Low | ±0 | 28 km |
| Columbia River at BirchbankRiver gauge, Columbia River | 2.96 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 34 km |
| Big Sheep Creek near RosslandRiver gauge, Big Sheep Creek | 0.40 m | Normal | ±0 | 44 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls in early October?
The median for early October is 1,725.67 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 27.27 ft and 1,728.89 ft, based on 12 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 Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls today?
On Oct 1, 2026, 01:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1,725.65 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls normal?
Normal for early October. Compared with 12 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12398560(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.98881, -117.34969(WGS84)- 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 | 1,725.65 ft | 2026-10-01 08:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Boundary Powerplant Tw near Metaline Falls (usgs:12398560). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/boundary-powerplant-tw-near-metaline-falls
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer