Stillaguamish River near Stanwood water level
River gauge, Stillaguamish River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
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.
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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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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
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