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SwedenSkookumchuck River near Vail water level
River gauge, Skookumchuck River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 16.0 cfs
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Low water at Skookumchuck River near Vail: the gauge reads 722.28 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
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 below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 325.99 ft | Highest on record | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Skookumchuck River near BucodaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 203.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River | 3.04 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Centralia Power Canal near McKennaCanal gauge, Centralia Power Canal | 10.96 ft | Normal | −0.23 ft | 10 mi |
| Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near ForestRiver gauge, Nf Newaukum River | 404.83 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Nisqually River at McKennaRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 1.53 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 11 mi |
| Nisqually River at La GrandeRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 4.24 ft | High | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Tilton River above Bear Canyon Creek near CinebarRiver gauge, Tilton River | 2.23 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River | 533.57 ft | High | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Mashel River near La GrandeRiver gauge, Mashel River | 1.79 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Vail today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT, the water level was 722.28 ft.
Is the level of Skookumchuck River near Vail normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12025700(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.77260, -122.59401(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 | 722.28 ft | 2026-10-16 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 16.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Skookumchuck River near Vail (usgs:12025700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skookumchuck-river-near-vail
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