Cascade River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Cascade River is flowing at 210 cfs at Marblemount, WA — 53% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Cascade 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 Marblemount, the Cascade River is running 210 cfs — 53% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 53% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Cascade River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Cascade 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
- Marblemount325 ft 210 cfs53%
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 Cascade River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (53%).
Cascade River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cascade River At Marblemount WA
Oct 9, 12:45 AM · USGS 12182500 |
210 cfs | 53% | -2% | 11.52 ft | 325 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 Cascade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters And Includes Tributaries To Confluence With Stehekin River Gauge: Marblemount |
Too low | 210 cfs | 446–1,425 cfs typical | · |
| Headwaters To Mouth At Diablo Lake Gauge: Marblemount |
Too low | 210 cfs | 446–1,425 cfs typical | III–V |
Cascade 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).
Cascade River
The Cascade River flows through northern Minnesota and has a total length of 17.3 miles. The river has a rich history as it was used by Native Americans for transportation and trade. The river also played an important role in the logging industry during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, the river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Cascade River Dam and the Devil Track Lake Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the region. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes as it provides irrigation to nearby farmland. The Cascade River remains an important natural resource for the area and continues to provide various benefits to the community.
Fishing near the Cascade River
About the Cascade River
How is the Cascade River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Cascade River is flowing at 210 cfs at Marblemount, WA, about 53% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cascade River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cascade River is at 53% 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.
Is the Cascade 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.