Skagit River at Rockport water level
River gauge, Skagit River, Washington, United States
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20252026
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Skagit River at Rockport at 16.97 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 16.95 ft – 17.88 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.01 ft.
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
- 17.04 ft−0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 16.95 ft – 17.88 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 16.37 ft – 30.34 ft
- Highest on record
- 33.80 ftDecember 11, 2025
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.80 ft | December 11, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Skagit River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit River at NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 83.64 ft | High | −0.36 ft | 21 mi |
| Skagit River below Babcock Creek near NewhalemRiver gauge, Skagit River | 28.61 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 18 mi |
| Skagit River below Damnation Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 7.71 ft | High | +0.28 ft | 15 mi |
| Skagit River above Diobsud Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 2.32 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 10 mi |
| Skagit River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Skagit River | 3.38 ft | Normal | −0.36 ft | 8 mi |
| Skagit River at CorkindaleRiver gauge, Skagit River | 2.14 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Skagit River near ConcreteRiver gauge, Skagit River | 15.13 ft | Low | +0.09 ft | 9 mi |
| Skagit River near Sedro WoolleyRiver gauge, Skagit River | 23.62 ft | Low | −0.23 ft | 30 mi |
| Skagit River near Mount VernonRiver gauge, Skagit River | 10.88 ft | Low | −0.28 ft | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk River near SaukRiver gauge, Sauk River | 2.64 ft | Very low | +0.20 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Baker River at Henry Thompson Branch at ConcreteRiver gauge, Baker River | 1,560 cfs | Low | +20.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Cascade River at MarblemountRiver gauge, Cascade River | 217 cfs | Very low | +30.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Bacon Creek below Oakes Creek near MarblemountRiver gauge, Bacon Creek | 4.22 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Skagit River at Rockport higher than last year?
No, it is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 17.04 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 Skagit River at Rockport today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM PDT, the water level was 16.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Skagit River at Rockport rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Skagit River at Rockport normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Skagit River at Rockport?
The highest level on record is 33.80 ft on December 11, 2025.
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:12184800(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.48480, -121.59455(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 | 16.97 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Skagit River at Rockport (usgs:12184800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skagit-river-at-rockport
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