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Newaukum River

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Newaukum River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Newaukum River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Newaukum River is a 25-mile-long river located in western Washington, United States.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Newaukum River Near Chehalis
USGS 12025000
281 cfs 193.93 ft -15.36
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Newaukum River is a tributary of the Chehalis River in the U.S. state of Washington. It has three main branches, the North Fork, South Fork, and Middle Fork Newaukum Rivers. The length of the three forks and the mainstem river is 56.7 miles (91.2 km).The river's name comes from the Upper Chehalis word náwaqwəm, meaning "big prairie".