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Skokomish River near Potlatch water level

River gauge, Skokomish River, Washington, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

12.91ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
323 cfs
13 15 18 Highest onrecord 18.16 ft Minor floodstage 16.50 ft

History

121416ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Minor flood stage121416ftOct 12Oct 19Oct 27Minor flood stage
121416ftSep 19Sep 28Oct 8Oct 17Oct 27Minor flood stage121416ftSep 19Oct 8Oct 27Minor flood stage
131518ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage131518ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
131518ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026131518ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 13.19 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Skokomish River near Potlatch, where the gauge shows 12.91 ft.

That puts it 0.06 ft above the median of 12.85 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 3.59 ft below the flood stage of 16.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 12.87 ft (+0.04 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 13.19 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 PM. The 30-day range is 12.81 ft – 13.39 ft.

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
12.85 ft0.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
10.89 ft – 15.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year
12.87 ft+0.04 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
12.81 ft – 13.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
12.63 ft – 17.73 ft
Highest on record
18.16 ftDecember 3, 2007
Forecast peak
13.19 ftMonday, October 26 at 11:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 16.50 ft.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft
the Skokomish River will cause major, near record flooding throughout the Skokomish Valley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate residential areas, many roads including SR 106, and much of the farm land. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams within and near the Skokomish River Basin.
17.50 ft
the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
16.50 ft
the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
16.00 ft
the Skokomish River will locally spill over its banks into low-lying areas of the Skokomish Valley.
12.91 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
118.16 ftDecember 3, 2007
217.92 ftNovember 22, 2017
317.87 ftDecember 17, 2025
417.86 ftJanuary 13, 2023
517.84 ftJanuary 12, 2022
617.82 ftNovember 23, 2017
717.82 ftFebruary 28, 2022
817.82 ftJanuary 2, 2021
917.82 ftJanuary 28, 2024
1017.81 ftJanuary 13, 2021

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min First quarter 50%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Fork Skokomish River near PotlatchRiver gauge, North Fork Skokomish River 2.95 ft Normal +0.01 ft 3.4 mi
South Fork Skokomish River near UnionRiver gauge, South Fork Skokomish River −0.03 ft Very low ±0 5.3 mi
Nf Skokomish River near Lower Cushman Dam near PotlatchRiver gauge, Nf Skokomish River 206 cfs Normal +3.0 cfs 6.1 mi
Goldsborough Creek above 7th Street at SheltonRiver gauge, Goldsborough Creek 35.1 cfs Very low +1.1 cfs 7 mi
Nf Skokomish River below Staircase Rpds near HoodsportRiver gauge, Nf Skokomish River 2.80 ft Normal −0.01 ft 16 mi
Wynoochee River near GrisdaleRiver gauge, Wynoochee River 1.24 ft Very low −0.02 ft 21 mi
Big Creek near GrisdaleRiver gauge, Big Creek 1.67 ft Low −0.02 ft 22 mi
Wynoochee River above Save Creek near AberdeenRiver gauge, Wynoochee River 4.76 ft Low −0.01 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Skokomish River near Potlatch compare with last year?

It is 0.04 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.87 ft.

What is flood stage for the Skokomish River near Potlatch?

The official flood stage is 16.50 ft. The level is currently 3.59 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Skokomish River near Potlatch in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.89 ft and 15.76 ft, based on 27 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 Skokomish River near Potlatch today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 AM PDT, the water level was 12.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Skokomish River near Potlatch rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Skokomish River near Potlatch normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:12061500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.30982, -123.17710 (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 12.91 ft 2026-10-18 13:30 Provisional
Flow 323 cfs 2026-10-18 13:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Skokomish River near Potlatch (usgs:12061500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skokomish-river-near-potlatch

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