Newhalem Creek at Newhalem water level
River gauge, Newhalem Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 29.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Newhalem Creek at Newhalem at 11.41 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.21 ft – 12.79 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.05 ft. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 48 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 10.09 ft+1.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 11.21 ft – 12.79 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.45 ft – 16.55 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit River at NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 83.64 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 0.5 mi |
| Skagit River below Babcock Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 28.61 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Skagit River below Damnation Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 7.71 ft | High | +0.28 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Bacon Creek below Oakes Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Bacon Creek | 4.23 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Thunder Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Thunder Creek | 7.30 ft | Normal | +0.26 ft | 8 mi |
| Skagit River above Diobsud Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 2.32 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 10 mi |
| Big Beaver Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Big Beaver Creek | 95.7 cfs | Low | +21.9 cfs | 11 mi |
| Cascade River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Cascade River | 260 cfs | Low | +88.0 cfs | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Newhalem Creek at Newhalem compare with last year?
It is 1.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.09 ft.
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 Newhalem Creek at Newhalem today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT, the water level was 11.41 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Newhalem Creek at Newhalem rising or falling?
Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Newhalem Creek at Newhalem normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:12178150(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.66901, -121.25540(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 | 11.41 ft | 2026-10-18 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 29.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 07:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-18 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Newhalem Creek at Newhalem (usgs:12178150). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/newhalem-creek-at-newhalem
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer