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Stillaguamish River near Stanwood water level

River gauge, Stillaguamish River, Washington, United States

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Right now

Very low for mid-October

Water level

3.07ft Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

History
35810ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1935810ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
35810ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1935810ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202651015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Stillaguamish River near Stanwood: the gauge reads 3.07 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.62 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.55 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.80 ft, a difference of −3.73 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.86 ft – 8.55 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.62 ft3.55 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
5.05 ft – 11.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
Same day last year
6.80 ft−3.73 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.86 ft – 8.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.13 ft – 17.54 ft

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.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min First quarter 60%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
West Fork Tulalip Creek near TulalipRiver gauge, West Fork Tulalip Creek 0.43 ft Low +0.01 ft 8 mi
East Fork Tulalip Creek near Mouth near TulalipRiver gauge, East Fork Tulalip Creek 1.9 cfs Low +0.1 cfs 8 mi
Tulalip Creek near TulalipRiver gauge, Tulalip Creek 8.0 cfs Normal +0.3 cfs 10 mi
Mission Creek near TulalipRiver gauge, Mission Creek 55.29 ft Very low −0.01 ft 11 mi
Nf Stillaguamish River near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Nf Stillaguamish River 1.52 ft Very low −0.08 ft 14 mi
Skagit River near Mount VernonRiver gauge, Skagit River 10.84 ft Low −0.05 ft 16 mi
Skagit River near Sedro WoolleyRiver gauge, Skagit River 23.58 ft Low −0.04 ft 19 mi
Sf Stillaguamish River near Granite FallsRiver gauge, Sf Stillaguamish River 3.57 ft Low −0.10 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Stillaguamish River near Stanwood higher than last year?

No, it is 3.73 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.80 ft.

What is a normal level for the Stillaguamish River near Stanwood in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.62 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.05 ft and 11.25 ft, based on 12 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 Stillaguamish River near Stanwood today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT, the water level was 3.07 ft. Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stillaguamish River near Stanwood rising or falling?

Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.72 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Stillaguamish River near Stanwood normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 12 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:12170300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
48.21121, -122.33737 (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 3.07 ft 2026-10-19 15:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Stillaguamish River near Stanwood (usgs:12170300). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/stillaguamish-river-near-stanwood

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.