Samish River Flow Today
As of October 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Samish River is flowing at 32 cfs near Burlington, WA — 88% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Samish 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 Burlington, the Samish River is running 32 cfs — 88% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 88% of normal).
Flood watch: Burlington is at minor flood stage (4.43 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Samish River
Samish River Near Burlington is at 4.43 ft — minor flood stage (flood stage 3.0 ft).
How the Samish 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
- Burlington40 ft 32 cfs88%
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 Samish River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (88%).
Samish River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Samish River Near Burlington WA
Oct 12, 1:00 AM · USGS 12201500 |
32 cfs | 88% | 0% | 4.43 ft | Flooding | 40 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.
Samish 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).
Samish River
The Samish River is located in western Washington State and is approximately 29 miles long. The river has a rich history, as it was an important fishing and hunting area for Native American tribes. It also played a crucial role in the region's logging industry. The river's hydrology is influenced by the surrounding mountains and receives most of its water from snowmelt and precipitation. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the Samish River, although there are small weirs and fish traps that are used to manage the fish population. The river supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. Additionally, it is used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation and livestock grazing.
Fishing near the Samish River
About the Samish River
How is the Samish River flowing right now?
As of October 12, 2026, the Samish River is flowing at 32 cfs near Burlington, WA, about 88% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Samish River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Samish River is at 88% 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 Samish River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Burlington (3.0 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.