Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest water level

Name: Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Nf Newaukum River, Washington, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

404.83ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT (4 days ago)

Flow: 10.1 cfs

History

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What this means

The Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest is above normal at 404.83 ft.

That puts it 3.26 ft above the median of 401.57 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 401.57 ft3.26 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 401.33 ft – 404.88 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)

Floating and fishing near Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River	533.57 ft	High	±0	8 mi
Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	325.98 ft	Highest on record	±0	9 mi
Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River	192.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	9 mi
Skookumchuck River near BucodaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	203.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	10 mi
Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	15.2 cfs	Very low	−0.4 cfs	11 mi
Cowlitz River below Mayfield DamRiver gauge, Cowlitz River	10.61 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	13 mi
Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River	3.04 ft	Low	±0	14 mi
Chehalis River near Grand MoundRiver gauge, Chehalis River	128.84 ft	High	−0.03 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 401.57 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 401.33 ft and 404.88 ft, based on 25 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 Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT, the water level was 404.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:12024400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.66733, -122.77012 (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	404.83 ft	2026-10-16 15:00	Provisional
Flow	10.1 cfs	2026-10-20 06:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest (usgs:12024400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/nf-newaukum-river-above-bear-creek-near-forest

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer