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SwedenSkookumchuck River near Bucoda water level
River gauge, Skookumchuck River, Washington, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 124 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 203.68 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, where the gauge shows 203.69 ft.
It is 7.81 ft below the flood stage of 211.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 203.68 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 AM. The 30-day range is 203.61 ft – 203.70 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 216.02 ftFebruary 8, 1996
- Forecast peak
- 203.69 ftSunday, October 18 at 05:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 211.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 215.80 ft
- the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will cause severe near record flooding in the Bucoda area...with deep and swift flood waters inundating residential and business areas and numerous roads.Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin.
- 215.00 ft
- the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will cause major flooding in the Bucoda area...with deep and swift flood waters inundating residential and business areas and numerous roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin.
- 213.00 ft
- the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda. Flood waters will cover many roads.
- 211.50 ft
- the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda.
- 203.69 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: 12 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 216.02 ft | February 8, 1996 |
| 2 | 215.99 ft | January 7, 2022 |
| 3 | 214.10 ft | March 2, 2022 |
| 4 | 214.00 ft | January 3, 2021 |
| 5 | 213.23 ft | January 13, 2021 |
| 6 | 212.92 ft | December 9, 2025 |
| 7 | 212.89 ft | January 8, 2020 |
| 8 | 211.97 ft | February 23, 2021 |
| 9 | 17.72 ft | January 8, 2009 |
| 10 | 17.33 ft | January 10, 1990 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Skookumchuck River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 16.0 cfs | Very low | +0.8 cfs | 16 mi |
| Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 325.99 ft | Highest on record | ±0 | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis River near Grand MoundRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 128.86 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Chehalis River near RochesterRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 103.91 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near ForestRiver gauge, Nf Newaukum River | 404.83 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River | 192.46 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 11 mi |
| Chehalis River near AdnaRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 192.86 ft | High | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River | 3.03 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Deschutes River at East St Bridge at TumwaterRiver gauge, Deschutes River | 24.48 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River | 533.57 ft | High | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda?
The official flood stage is 211.50 ft. The level is currently 7.81 ft below it.
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 Skookumchuck River near Bucoda today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 AM PDT, the water level was 203.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Skookumchuck River near Bucoda rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Skookumchuck River near Bucoda normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Skookumchuck River near Bucoda?
The highest level on record is 216.02 ft on February 8, 1996.
Is Skookumchuck River near Bucoda expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 203.68 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12026400(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.77205, -122.92430(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 | 203.69 ft | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 124 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Skookumchuck River near Bucoda (usgs:12026400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skookumchuck-river-near-bucoda
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