Similkameen River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Similkameen River is flowing at 264 cfs near Nighthawk, WA — 62% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Similkameen 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 Nighthawk, the Similkameen River is running 264 cfs — 62% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Similkameen River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Similkameen 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
- Nighthawk1,129 ft 264 cfs62%
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 Similkameen River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
Similkameen River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Similkameen River Near Nighthawk WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12442500 |
264 cfs | 62% | +2% | 2.17 ft | 11.8 ft below | 1,129 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 Similkameen 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 1 Gauge: Nighthawk |
Too low | 264 cfs | 416–1,922 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Similkameen River Segment 2 Gauge: Nighthawk |
No live range | 264 cfs | 319–994 cfs typical | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Similkameen River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Similkameen 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).
Similkameen River
The Similkameen River is a 197-kilometer long river that flows through southern British Columbia and northern Washington State. The river originates in the Cascade Mountains and joins the Okanagan River before flowing into the Columbia River. The river has a long history of use by Indigenous people, who relied on its fish, wildlife, and water resources. Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, swimming, kayaking, and camping. The river is also an important source of irrigation for agriculture, with several reservoirs and dams constructed along its length to control water flow and provide water for crops. The largest of these is the Enloe Dam, which was built in the early 20th century to provide power to the local mining industry.
Fishing near the Similkameen River
About the Similkameen River
How is the Similkameen River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Similkameen River is flowing at 264 cfs near Nighthawk, WA, about 62% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Similkameen River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Similkameen River is at 62% 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 Similkameen River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Nighthawk (14.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Similkameen 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.