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Skagit River at Newhalem water level

River gauge, Skagit River, Washington, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

84.00ft Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
3,800 cfs
Water temperature
52 °F
82 83 84

History

828384ftOct 11Oct 12Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17828384ftOct 11Oct 14Oct 17
828384ftSep 18Sep 25Oct 2Oct 10Oct 17828384ftSep 18Oct 2Oct 17
8590ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20268590ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
8590ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20268590ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Skagit River at Newhalem: the latest reading is 84.00 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.90 ft above the median of 83.10 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 83.65 ft (+0.35 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 83.62 ft – 84.44 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
83.10 ft0.90 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
82.13 ft – 84.05 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year
83.65 ft+0.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
83.62 ft – 84.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
82.92 ft – 91.07 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 42%

Map

Other gauges on the Skagit River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Skagit River below Babcock Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River 28.61 ft No reference yet −0.07 ft 2.1 mi
Skagit River below Damnation Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River 7.71 ft No reference yet +0.28 ft 5.4 mi
Skagit River above Diobsud Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River 2.32 ft No reference yet −0.12 ft 11 mi
Skagit River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River 3.74 ft Normal −0.05 ft 13 mi
Skagit River at CorkindaleRiver gauge, Skagit River 2.14 ft No reference yet −0.04 ft 15 mi
Skagit River at RockportRiver gauge, Skagit River 16.95 ft No reference yet −0.31 ft 21 mi
Skagit River near ConcreteRiver gauge, Skagit River 15.04 ft Low −0.14 ft 26 mi
Skagit River near Sedro WoolleyRiver gauge, Skagit River 23.85 ft Normal +0.05 ft 47 mi
Skagit River near Mount VernonRiver gauge, Skagit River 11.16 ft Normal +0.02 ft 52 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Thunder Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Thunder Creek 7.23 ft High +0.28 ft 8 mi
Bacon Creek below Oakes Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Bacon Creek 4.22 ft Normal ±0 8 mi
Big Beaver Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Big Beaver Creek 77.2 cfs Very low ±0 11 mi
Ruby Creek below Panther Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Ruby Creek 67.9 cfs Very low +1.3 cfs 13 mi
Cascade River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Cascade River 187 cfs Very low +13.0 cfs 13 mi
Baker River above Blum Creek near ConcreteRiver gauge, Baker River 230 cfs Low +97.0 cfs 15 mi
Sauk River near SaukRiver gauge, Sauk River 2.44 ft Very low +0.03 ft 23 mi
Skagit River at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Skagit River 2.50 m Low −0.14 m 39 km

Questions and answers

How does the Skagit River at Newhalem compare with last year?

It is 0.35 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 83.65 ft.

What is a normal level for the Skagit River at Newhalem in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 83.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 82.13 ft and 84.05 ft, based on 31 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 Skagit River at Newhalem today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 AM PDT, the water level was 84.00 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Skagit River at Newhalem rising or falling?

Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Skagit River at Newhalem normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:12178000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
48.67179, -121.24623 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 84.00 ft 2026-10-17 16:45 Provisional
Flow 3,800 cfs 2026-10-17 16:45 Provisional
Water temperature 52 °F 2026-10-17 16:45 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Skagit River at Newhalem (usgs:12178000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skagit-river-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