Chewuch River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Chewuch River is flowing at 69 cfs at Winthrop, WA — 81% of normal for the date and up 32% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chewuch 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 Winthrop, the Chewuch River is running 69 cfs — 81% of normal, up 32% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Winthrop (+32%).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Chewuch River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Chewuch 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
- Winthrop1,754 ft 69 cfs81%
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 Chewuch River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Chewuch River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chewuch River At Winthrop WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12448000 |
69 cfs | 81% | +32% | 2.67 ft | 1,754 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 Chewuch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary Gauge: Winthrop |
Too low | 69 cfs | 1,000–2,000 cfs | III+–IV |
| Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary Gauge: Winthrop |
Too low | 69 cfs | 1,000–2,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Confluence With Tungsten Creek To Pasayten Wilderness Boundary | No live range | · | 1,000–2,000 cfs | · |
Chewuch 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).
Chewuch River
The Chewuch River is located in the northern region of Washington state and is approximately 53 miles long. Historically, the river was home to indigenous tribes and was used for transportation and fishing. Today, the river is an important source of irrigation for local agriculture and provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river is fed by snowmelt and has a hydrology that is heavily influenced by seasonal changes. The river is also home to a number of reservoirs and dams, including the Molson and Buzzard Creek dams, which help manage water flow throughout the year. Despite ongoing challenges related to water management and climate change, the Chewuch River continues to be an important resource for both local communities and the natural environment.
Fishing near the Chewuch River
About the Chewuch River
How is the Chewuch River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Chewuch River is flowing at 69 cfs at Winthrop, WA, about 81% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chewuch River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chewuch River is at 81% 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 Chewuch 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.