Cispus River Flow Today
As of October 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Cispus River is flowing at 239 cfs near Randle, WA — 49% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Cispus 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 Randle, the Cispus River is running 239 cfs — 49% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 49% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Cispus River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Cispus 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
- Randle1,264 ft 239 cfs49%
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 Cispus River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (49%).
Cispus River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cispus River Above Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle WA
Oct 24, 1:00 AM · USGS 14231900 |
239 cfs | 49% | -1% | 12.82 ft | 1,264 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 Cispus 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 In Sw1/4 Of Sec 27, T12N, R11E To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Randle |
Too low | 239 cfs | 2,000–4,000 cfs | · |
| Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E To Confluence With Cispus River Gauge: Randle |
Too low | 239 cfs | 400–6,000 cfs | · |
| Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10N, R8E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E Gauge: Randle |
Too low | 239 cfs | 400–6,000 cfs | · |
| Goat Rocks Wilderness Bounday To Cowlitz Falls Ferc Project Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Nw1/4 Of Sec 4, T11N, R6E Gauge: Randle |
No live range | 239 cfs | 3,245–7,518 cfs typical | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Cispus River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cispus 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).
Cispus River
The Cispus River is located in southwest Washington state and is a major tributary of the Lewis River. It is approximately 60 miles long and was named by Native Americans who lived in the area. The river has a varied hydrology, with steep drops and narrow canyons in some areas and wider, slower-moving sections in others. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Cowlitz Falls Dam and the Mayfield Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The Cispus River is used for recreational activities like fishing, kayaking, and camping, and is also used for agricultural purposes like irrigation. The river has historical significance, as it was once used by Native Americans for transportation and gathering of natural resources.
About the Cispus River
How is the Cispus River flowing right now?
As of October 24, 2026, the Cispus River is flowing at 239 cfs near Randle, WA, about 49% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cispus River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cispus River is at 49% 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 Cispus 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.