Methow River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Methow River is flowing at 317 cfs near Pateros, WA — 68% of normal for the date. 3 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 206 to 317 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Methow 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 Pateros, the Methow River is running 317 cfs — 68% of normal. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Methow River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Methow 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
- Winthrop1,756 ft 206 cfs69%
- Twisp1,575 ft 263 cfs66%
- Pateros916 ft 317 cfs68%
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 Methow River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (68%).
Methow River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama WA
Last reported Oct 3 · USGS 12447383 |
0 cfs | · | · | 11.61 ft | · | 2,053 ft |
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Methow River At Winthrop WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12448500 |
206 cfs | 69% | -1% | 9.82 ft | · | 1,756 ft |
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Methow River At Twisp WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12449500 |
263 cfs | 66% | -2% | -1.00 ft | · | 1,575 ft |
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Methow River Near Pateros WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12449950 |
317 cfs | 68% | 0% | 1.59 ft | 8.4 ft below | 916 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 Methow River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Methow River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Methow River
The Methow River is a tributary of the Columbia River and runs for approximately 80 miles through Washington State. The river was used by the Native American tribes for fishing and irrigation, and later by settlers for agriculture and mining. Today, the river is used primarily for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river is fed by snowmelt and has a hydrology that varies throughout the year. There are two major dams on the Methow River, the Methow Dam and the Alta Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the region. The river is also important for agriculture, with farmers using water from the river to irrigate their crops. Overall, the Methow River is an important natural resource for the region, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water resources for agriculture.
About the Methow River
How is the Methow River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Methow River is flowing at 317 cfs near Pateros, WA, about 68% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 206 to 317 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Methow River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Methow River is at 68% 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 Methow River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Pateros (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Methow 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.