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River gauge, Satsop River, Washington, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 275 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 27.65 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:47 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Satsop River near Satsop is above normal at 27.77 ft.
The median for mid-October is 25.30 ft, based on 40 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.47 ft above typical. It is 10.23 ft below the flood stage of 38.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 28.30 ft, a difference of −0.53 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 27.65 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 27.74 ft and 28.55 ft.
Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 25.30 ft2.47 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 22.42 ft – 29.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (40 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 28.30 ft−0.53 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 27.74 ft – 28.55 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 27.76 ft – 38.01 ft
- Highest on record
- 42.79 ftJanuary 22, 1935
- Forecast peak
- 27.79 ftSunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Satsop River near Satsop
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Flood stage here is 38.00 ft, 10.23 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 44.00 ft
- the Satsop River will cause severe record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential and commercial areas. Erosion could cause major damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
- 42.00 ft
- the Satsop River will cause major near record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential areas. Erosion could cause significant damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
- 40.00 ft
- the Satsop River will flood...inundating farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely damage some areas along the river.
- 38.00 ft
- the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands and some roads along the river.
- 27.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 23 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.79 ft | January 22, 1935 |
| 2 | 41.77 ft | January 12, 2022 |
| 3 | 41.23 ft | January 7, 2022 |
| 4 | 40.31 ft | December 11, 2025 |
| 5 | 40.01 ft | January 3, 2021 |
| 6 | 39.65 ft | January 12, 2021 |
| 7 | 39.48 ft | December 5, 2023 |
| 8 | 39.22 ft | January 7, 2020 |
| 9 | 39.21 ft | December 9, 2025 |
| 10 | 38.88 ft | February 1, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis River near MontesanoRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 3.63 ft | Very low | −1.00 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Wynoochee River above Black Creek near MontesanoRiver gauge, Wynoochee River | 27.07 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Chehalis River at PorterRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 30.58 ft | High | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Wynoochee River above Save Creek near AberdeenRiver gauge, Wynoochee River | 4.78 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Chehalis River near RochesterRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 103.90 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Goldsborough Creek above 7th Street at SheltonRiver gauge, Goldsborough Creek | 34.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Willapa River near WillapaRiver gauge, Willapa River | 2.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| South Fork Skokomish River near UnionRiver gauge, South Fork Skokomish River | −0.03 ft | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Satsop River near Satsop higher than last year?
No, it is 0.53 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 28.30 ft.
What is flood stage for the Satsop River near Satsop?
The official flood stage is 38.00 ft. The level is currently 10.23 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Satsop River near Satsop in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 25.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 22.42 ft and 29.95 ft, based on 40 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 Satsop River near Satsop today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was 27.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Satsop River near Satsop rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Satsop River near Satsop normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12035000(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.00065, -123.49488(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 | 27.77 ft | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 275 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Satsop River near Satsop (usgs:12035000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/satsop-river-near-satsop
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