Satsop River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Satsop River is flowing at 324 cfs near Satsop, WA — 92% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Satsop 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 Satsop, the Satsop River is running 324 cfs — 92% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 92% of normal).
How the Satsop 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
- Satsop34 ft 324 cfs92%
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 Satsop River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (92%).
Satsop River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Satsop River Near Satsop WA
Oct 5, 12:15 AM · USGS 12035000 |
324 cfs | 92% | -5% | 27.90 ft | 10.1 ft below | 34 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.
Satsop 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).
Satsop River
The Satsop River is a 45-mile long tributary of the Chehalis River in Washington State, USA. Historically, the river was important to the indigenous Chehalis people for salmon fishing and transportation. Today, there are two dams along the river, including the Satsop Dam and the Schafer Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the region. The Satsop Reservoir, created by the Satsop Dam, is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming. The river also supports agricultural activities, including dairy farms and cranberry farming. The Satsop River is known for its scenic beauty, with opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding forests.
Fishing near the Satsop River
About the Satsop River
How is the Satsop River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Satsop River is flowing at 324 cfs near Satsop, WA, about 92% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Satsop River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Satsop River is at 92% 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 Satsop River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Satsop (38.0 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.