Mad River at Ardenvoir water level
River gauge, Mad River, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Mad River at Ardenvoir reads 2.10 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 2.15 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.15 ft (−0.05 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.09 ft and 2.20 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.15 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.26 ft – 2.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.15 ft−0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.09 ft – 2.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.09 ft – 4.01 ft
- Highest on record
- 5.07 ftMay 30, 2017
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.07 ft | May 30, 2017 |
| 2 | 5.00 ft | December 11, 2013 |
| 3 | 4.97 ft | May 16, 2023 |
| 4 | 4.93 ft | May 18, 2006 |
| 5 | 4.86 ft | May 12, 2013 |
| 6 | 4.79 ft | May 16, 2018 |
| 7 | 4.75 ft | April 22, 2016 |
| 8 | 4.60 ft | June 5, 2022 |
| 9 | 4.57 ft | May 17, 2021 |
| 10 | 4.36 ft | May 31, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entiat River near ArdenvoirRiver gauge, Entiat River | 0.93 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Entiat River near EntiatRiver gauge, Entiat River | 6.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Wenatchee River at PlainRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 1.31 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Rocky Reach Hw Unit 10W near WenatcheeRiver gauge, Rocky Reach Hw Unit 10W | 705.65 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Chiwawa River near PlainRiver gauge, Chiwawa River | 3.86 ft | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Wenatchee River at PeshastinRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 1.45 ft | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Lake Chelan at ChelanLake, Lake Chelan | 1,095.29 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 16 mi |
| Wenatchee River at MonitorRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 16.87 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Mad River at Ardenvoir compare with last year?
It is 0.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.15 ft.
What is a normal level for the Mad River at Ardenvoir in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.15 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.26 ft and 2.33 ft, based on 23 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 Mad River at Ardenvoir today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 07:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mad River at Ardenvoir rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mad River at Ardenvoir normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mad River at Ardenvoir?
The highest level on record is 5.07 ft on May 30, 2017.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12452890(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.73679, -120.36870(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.10 ft | 2026-10-18 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 02:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mad River at Ardenvoir (usgs:12452890). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/mad-river-at-ardenvoir
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