Newaukum River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Newaukum River is flowing at 36 cfs near Chehalis, WA — 24% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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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 36 cfs — 24% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 24% of normal).
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
- Chehalis198 ft 36 cfs24%
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 (24%).
Newaukum River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Newaukum River Near Chehalis WA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 12025000 |
36 cfs | 24% | -2% | 192.37 ft | 10.1 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.
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).
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.
Fishing near the Newaukum River
About the Newaukum River
How is the Newaukum River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Newaukum River is flowing at 36 cfs near Chehalis, WA, about 24% 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 24% 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.