Chiwawa River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Chiwawa River is flowing at 96 cfs near Plain, WA — 93% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chiwawa 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 Plain, the Chiwawa River is running 96 cfs — 93% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 93% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 8 runs on the Chiwawa River with a live range are in range, 8 too low.
How the Chiwawa 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
- Plain2,096 ft 96 cfs93%
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 Chiwawa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (93%).
Chiwawa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chiwawa River Near Plain WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12456500 |
96 cfs | 93% | -7% | 3.91 ft | 2,096 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 Chiwawa River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Chiwawa 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).
Chiwawa River
The Chiwawa River is located in north-central Washington state, USA. It flows approximately 34 miles from its headwaters in the Wenatchee Mountains to its confluence with the Wenatchee River. The river has a long history of use by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting, and it was later used by European settlers for logging and mining.
The hydrology of the Chiwawa River is heavily influenced by snowmelt, with peak flows occurring in late spring or early summer. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Chiwawa River Hydroelectric Project, which generates electricity for the region.
Recreational activities in the area include fishing, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting. The river also supports irrigation for agriculture in the region, with water used to irrigate crops such as apples and pears.
Fishing near the Chiwawa River
About the Chiwawa River
How is the Chiwawa River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Chiwawa River is flowing at 96 cfs near Plain, WA, about 93% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chiwawa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chiwawa River is at 93% 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 Chiwawa 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.