Greenwater River at Greenwater water level
River gauge, Greenwater River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 25.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Greenwater River at Greenwater: the gauge reads 1.99 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.87 ft below the median of 2.86 ft for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.15 ft (−0.16 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 1.98 ft – 2.18 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.86 ft0.87 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.25 ft – 3.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.15 ft−0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.98 ft – 2.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.98 ft – 7.39 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Creek near GreenwaterRiver gauge, Huckleberry Creek | 23.8 cfs | Very low | −1.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Clearwater River near BuckleyRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 5.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Green River below Howard A Hanson DamRiver gauge, Green River | 400 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Cedar River below Bear Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 0.90 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Rex River near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Rex River | 3.01 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Green River at Purification Plant near PalmerRiver gauge, Green River | 4.06 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| White River near BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 800.07 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Boulder Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Boulder Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Greenwater River at Greenwater compare with last year?
It is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.15 ft.
What is a normal level for the Greenwater River at Greenwater in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.25 ft and 3.34 ft, based on 21 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 Greenwater River at Greenwater today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 AM PDT, the water level was 1.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Greenwater River at Greenwater rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Greenwater River at Greenwater normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:12097500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.15344, -121.63565(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 | 1.99 ft | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Greenwater River at Greenwater (usgs:12097500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/greenwater-river-at-greenwater
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer