Calawah River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Calawah River is flowing at 309 cfs near Forks, WA — 158% of normal for the date and down 30% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Calawah 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 Forks, the Calawah River is running 309 cfs — 158% of normal, down 30% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 158% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Forks (-30%).
How the Calawah 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
- Forks211 ft 309 cfs158%
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 Calawah River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (158%).
Calawah River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calawah River Near Forks WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12043000 |
309 cfs | 158% | -30% | 3.40 ft | 211 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.
Calawah 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).
Calawah River
The Calawah River is a 23-mile-long river located in the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. It flows from the Olympic Mountains and drains into the Pacific Ocean at La Push. The river has a rich history of salmon fishing by the Quileute tribe and European settlers. The hydrology of the river is influenced by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the river. The river supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The Calawah River is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks. The river is an important part of the ecosystem and plays a key role in supporting the biodiversity of the region.
Fishing near the Calawah River
About the Calawah River
How is the Calawah River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Calawah River is flowing at 309 cfs near Forks, WA, about 158% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Calawah River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Calawah River is at 158% 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.
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.