Entiat River Flow Today
As of October 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Entiat River is flowing at 81 cfs near Entiat, WA — 56% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 57 to 81 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Entiat 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 Entiat, the Entiat River is running 81 cfs — 56% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 56% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Ardenvoir (+12%).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Entiat River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Entiat 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
- Ardenvoir1,575 ft 57 cfs56%
- Entiat752 ft 81 cfs56%
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 Entiat River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (56%).
Entiat River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Entiat River Near Ardenvoir WA
Oct 26, 12:00 AM · USGS 12452800 |
57 cfs | 56% | +12% | 0.98 ft | 6.5 ft below | 1,575 ft |
|
Entiat River Near Entiat WA
Oct 26, 12:30 AM · USGS 12452990 |
81 cfs | 56% | +5% | 6.74 ft | · | 752 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 Entiat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28N, R19E Gauge: Ardenvoir |
Too low | 57 cfs | 1,000–3,000 cfs | · |
| Glacier Peak Wilderness To Cottonwood Trailhead In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T28N,R19E | No live range | · | 800–1,800 cfs | · |
| Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 25, T31N, R16E To Glacier Peak Wilderness | No live range | · | 1,500–5,000 cfs | · |
Entiat River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Entiat River
The Entiat River is a 55-mile-long river located in central Washington state, USA. The river flows through the Entiat Valley, which is a region known for its agriculture, including orchards and vineyards. Historically, the Entiat River was used by Native Americans for fishing and gathering plants. In the early 1900s, several dams were constructed along the river to generate hydroelectric power, including the 45-megawatt Entiat Dam. The Entiat River is also home to several reservoirs, including the Lake Entiat reservoir, which is used for recreational activities such as boating and fishing. The river is an important source of water for irrigation and agriculture in the Entiat Valley. Despite being impacted by human development, the Entiat River remains an important habitat for fish and wildlife, including Chinook salmon and bald eagles.
About the Entiat River
How is the Entiat River flowing right now?
As of October 26, 2026, the Entiat River is flowing at 81 cfs near Entiat, WA, about 56% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 57 to 81 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Entiat River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Entiat River is at 56% 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.
What is flood stage on the Entiat River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Ardenvoir (7.5 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Entiat 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.