Total streamflow across the
Skagit River
was last observed at
28,500
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
56,529
acre-ft of water today; about 65%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
43,762 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-11-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
283,900 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Skagit River Near Mount Vernon
reporting a streamflow rate of 41,900 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Skagit River At Newhalem
with a gauge stage of 83.64 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Skagit River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 492 ft, the
Skagit River At Newhalem.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 56,529 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
28,500.0 cfs
-2040.0 cfs (-6.68%) |
Percent of Normal | 65.13% |
Maximum |
283,900.0 cfs
2021-11-16 |
Seasonal Avg | 43,762 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skagit River At Newhalem
USGS 12178000 |
3420 cfs | 83.64 ft | 3.01 | |||||
Skagit River At Marblemount
USGS 12181000 |
6380 cfs | 4.32 ft | -3.63 | |||||
Skagit River Near Concrete
USGS 12194000 |
18700 cfs | 19.25 ft | -9.22 | |||||
Skagit River Near Mount Vernon
USGS 12200500 |
41900 cfs | 22.68 ft | 186.99 |
The Skagit River ( SKAJ-it) is a river in southwestern British Columbia in Canada and northwestern Washington in the United States, approximately 150 mi (240 km) long. The river and its tributaries drain an area of 1.7 million acres (6900 km2) of the Cascade Range along the northern end of Puget Sound and flows into the sound.The Skagit watershed is characterized by a temperate, mid-latitude, maritime climate. Temperatures range widely throughout the watershed. Recorded temperatures at Newhalem range from a low of −6 °F (−21 °C) to a high of 109 °F (43 °C), with greater extremes likely in the mountains. The highest temperatures are commonly recorded in July; the lowest are in January.