Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin Reservoir
As of July 17, 2026, Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin is holding 1,099 ft of water — 100% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin
Lake Chelan at Purple Point in Stehekin, WA is a popular recreational area that has a rich history and unique hydrology. The lake is over 50 miles long and is fed by snowpack from the surrounding mountains, including the North Cascades. The lake's surface flow is primarily from the Stehekin River, which runs through the valley and into the lake. The snowpack providers for the lake include the North Cascades National Park and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The area was historically used by the Native American tribes who fished and hunted in the area. Today, the lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The area also supports some agriculture, including orchards and vineyards.
Daily levels at Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft
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Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan River At Chelan | 84 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 223 cfs | → |
| Methow River Near Pateros | 734 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 26 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Ardenvoir | 194 cfs | → |
| Chiwawa River Near Plain | 288 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin.
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About Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin
Where does the data for Lake Chelan At Purple Point At Stehekin come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.