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SwedenCalawah River near Forks water level
River gauge, Calawah River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 138 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:31 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Low water at Calawah River near Forks: the gauge reads 2.83 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.87 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.04 ft below typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.73 ft – 2.94 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.87 ft1.04 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.47 ft – 6.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 21.41 ftNovember 6, 2006
- Forecast peak
- 3.50 ftMonday, October 26 at 05:00 PM
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 | 21.41 ft | November 6, 2006 |
| 2 | 21.27 ft | October 16, 2003 |
| 3 | 20.74 ft | December 15, 1999 |
| 4 | 20.62 ft | December 3, 2007 |
| 5 | 20.58 ft | November 23, 1990 |
| 6 | 20.26 ft | January 7, 2009 |
| 7 | 19.62 ft | March 19, 1997 |
| 8 | 18.98 ft | December 17, 1979 |
| 9 | 18.73 ft | November 23, 1986 |
| 10 | 18.66 ft | December 14, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogachiel River near ForksRiver gauge, Bogachiel River | 182 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Bogachiel River near La PushRiver gauge, Bogachiel River | 24.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 8 mi |
| Hoh River at Us Highway 101 near ForksRiver gauge, Hoh River | 2.12 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 12 mi |
| Hoko River near SekiuRiver gauge, Hoko River | 1.15 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Tsoo-Yess River below Miller Creek near OzetteRiver gauge, Tsoo-Yess River | 55.9 cfs | Low | +10.5 cfs | 24 mi |
| Queets River near ClearwaterRiver gauge, Queets River | 7.24 ft | Low | +0.08 ft | 29 mi |
| Elwha River at McDonald Branch near Port AngelesRiver gauge, Elwha River | 8.94 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 38 mi |
| Quinault River at Quinault LakeRiver gauge, Quinault River | 1.90 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Calawah River near Forks in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.87 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.47 ft and 6.66 ft, based on 19 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 Calawah River near Forks today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 AM PDT, the water level was 2.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Calawah River near Forks rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Calawah River near Forks normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Calawah River near Forks?
The highest level on record is 21.41 ft on November 6, 2006.
Is Calawah River near Forks expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12043000(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.96008, -124.39299(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 | 2.83 ft | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 138 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Calawah River near Forks (usgs:12043000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/calawah-river-near-forks
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