Baker River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Baker River is flowing at 36 cfs near Rumney, NH — 74% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Baker River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Rumney, the Baker River is running 36 cfs — 74% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Rumney (-13%).
How the Baker River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Rumney509 ft 36 cfs74%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Baker River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Baker River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baker River Near Rumney NH
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01076000 |
36 cfs | 74% | -13% | 0.40 ft | 9.6 ft below | 509 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Baker River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np Boundary To Confluence With Blum Creek | No live range | · | 1,200–5,000 cfs | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Baker River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Baker River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Baker River
The Baker River is a river located in the state of Washington, stretching for about 69 miles from its headwaters in the North Cascades to its confluence with the Skagit River. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by its three major hydroelectric dams, the Lower Baker, Middle Baker, and Upper Baker dams, which generate 1,000 megawatts of electrical power. The Baker River system was first developed in the early 1900s for hydropower generation, with the first dam completed in 1925. The dams have created several large reservoirs in the valley, including Lake Shannon, Baker Lake, and Lake Whatcom. These reservoirs are used for a variety of recreational activities, such as boating and fishing, as well as for agricultural irrigation. The Baker River continues to play a valuable role in the economy of the region.
About the Baker River
How is the Baker River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Baker River is flowing at 36 cfs near Rumney, NH, about 74% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Baker River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Baker River is at 74% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Baker River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rumney (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Baker River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.