Okanogan River Flow Today
As of October 11, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Okanogan River is flowing at 565 cfs at Malott, WA — 56% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 196 to 565 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Okanogan 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 Malott, the Okanogan River is running 565 cfs — 56% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 53% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Okanogan River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Okanogan 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
- Oroville887 ft 196 cfs46%
- Tonasket851 ft 474 cfs53%
- Malott802 ft 565 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 Okanogan River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (53%).
Okanogan River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Okanogan River At Oroville WA
Oct 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 12439500 |
196 cfs | 46% | -5% | 6.08 ft | · | 887 ft |
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Okanogan River Near Tonasket WA
Oct 11, 12:15 AM · USGS 12445000 |
474 cfs | 53% | +6% | 3.92 ft | 11.1 ft below | 851 ft |
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Okanogan River At Malott WA
Oct 11, 12:45 AM · USGS 12447200 |
565 cfs | 56% | -6% | 2.79 ft | · | 802 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 Okanogan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Similkameen River Segment 2 Gauge: Oroville |
Too low | 196 cfs | 319–994 cfs typical | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Okanogan River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Okanogan River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Okanogan River
The Okanogan River is a 115-mile-long river that flows through Okanogan County in Washington state. The river has a rich history, as it was an important trade route for Native American tribes and later became a center for gold mining. Today, the river is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt from the nearby Cascade Mountains. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Enloe Dam, which generates electricity for the region. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and rafting. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation for fruit orchards and hay farms.
Fishing near the Okanogan River
About the Okanogan River
How is the Okanogan River flowing right now?
As of October 11, 2026, the Okanogan River is flowing at 565 cfs at Malott, WA, about 56% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 196 to 565 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Okanogan River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Okanogan River is at 53% 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 Okanogan River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tonasket (15.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Okanogan 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.