Skagit River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Skagit River is flowing at 8,440 cfs near Mount Vernon, WA — 55% of normal for the date. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3,740 to 8,440 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Skagit 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 Mount Vernon, the Skagit River is running 8,440 cfs — 55% of normal. Along the river, 3 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 65% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Newhalem (+15%).
Highest against normal: Newhalem at 106%. Lowest: Concrete at 52%.
Paddlers: 2 of 4 runs on the Skagit River with a live range are in range, 1 too low and 1 running high.
How the Skagit 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
- Newhalem492 ft 3,740 cfs106%
- Marblemount312 ft 4,100 cfs75%
- Concrete148 ft 7,080 cfs52%
- Mount Vernon16 ft 8,440 cfs55%
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 Skagit River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (65%).
Skagit River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skagit River At Newhalem WA
Oct 23, 1:15 AM · USGS 12178000 |
3,740 cfs | 106% | +15% | 83.97 ft | · | 492 ft |
|
Skagit River At Marblemount WA
Oct 23, 1:15 AM · USGS 12181000 |
4,100 cfs | 75% | -1% | 3.65 ft | · | 312 ft |
|
Skagit River Near Concrete WA
Oct 23, 1:15 AM · USGS 12194000 |
7,080 cfs | 52% | -5% | 15.45 ft | 12.6 ft below | 148 ft |
|
Skagit River Near Mount Vernon WA
Oct 23, 1:00 AM · USGS 12200500 |
8,440 cfs | 55% | -1% | 11.55 ft | 16.5 ft below | 16 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 Skagit River
2 of 4 runs are in range right now. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begins Below Gorge Powerhouse To Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary Gauge: Newhalem |
In range | 3,740 cfs | 2,935–4,250 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Begins Upstream Of The Diversion Dam (Rm 1) To Confluence With Skagit River Gauge: Newhalem |
In range | 3,740 cfs | 2,935–4,250 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Upper Goodell Campground (Rm 0.5) To Confluence With Skagit River Gauge: Newhalem |
Running high | 3,740 cfs | 400–2,000 cfs | III–IV |
| South Section Line Of Sec 24, T36N, R10E To Confluence With Skagit River Gauge: Marblemount |
Too low | 4,100 cfs | 4,858–6,369 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Skagit River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Skagit River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Skagit River
The Skagit River is a 150-mile-long river located in northwest Washington state. It has a rich history dating back to the indigenous people who resided in the area and relied on the river for sustenance. The river's hydrology is characterized by glacial meltwater from the surrounding mountains, resulting in high flow rates in the spring and low flow rates in the summer. The Skagit River supports various recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river also plays a crucial role in the region's agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops such as potatoes, berries, and tulips. The Skagit River is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Ross, Diablo, and Gorge dams, which provide hydroelectric power and regulate river flows for irrigation and flood control purposes.
About the Skagit River
How is the Skagit River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Skagit River is flowing at 8,440 cfs near Mount Vernon, WA, about 55% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3,740 to 8,440 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Skagit River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Skagit River is at 65% 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 Skagit River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Concrete (28.0 ft), Mount Vernon (28.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Skagit River runnable for paddling today?
2 of 4 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.