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Newaukum River Flow Today

As of November 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM, the Newaukum River is flowing at 258 cfs near Chehalis, WA — 63% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Newaukum River Near Chehalis: 63% of normal
Typical gauge
63% of normal for the date
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258cfs Chehalis
Updated
Nov 10, 11:45 PM
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River briefing · Nov 11, 2026

Newaukum 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 Chehalis, the Newaukum River is running 258 cfs — 63% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Newaukum 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

  1. Chehalis198 ft 258 cfs63%

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 Newaukum River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).

Typical gauge 63%
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Newaukum River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Newaukum River Near Chehalis WA
Nov 10, 11:45 PM · USGS 12025000
258 cfs 63% -8% 193.90 ft 8.6 ft below 198 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.

History

Newaukum 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).

About this river

Newaukum River

The Newaukum River is a 25-mile-long river located in western Washington, United States. It was historically a vital fishing ground for the local indigenous people. The river's headwaters are located near the town of Bucoda, and it flows southward to join the Chehalis River near the city of Centralia. The river's hydrology is influenced by the surrounding topography, with steep gradients and numerous tributaries contributing to its flow. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Centralia Lake and the Mayfield Dam, which were constructed for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming, and supports agricultural activities in its floodplain.

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FAQ

About the Newaukum River

How is the Newaukum River flowing right now?

As of November 10, 2026, the Newaukum River is flowing at 258 cfs near Chehalis, WA, about 63% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Newaukum River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Newaukum River is at 63% 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 Newaukum River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Chehalis (202.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

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.

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