Skokomish River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Skokomish River is flowing at 315 cfs near Potlatch, WA — 60% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Skokomish 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 Potlatch, the Skokomish River is running 315 cfs — 60% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 60% of normal).
How the Skokomish 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
- Potlatch27 ft 315 cfs60%
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 Skokomish River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (60%).
Skokomish River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skokomish River Near Potlatch WA
Oct 13, 12:30 AM · USGS 12061500 |
315 cfs | 60% | -1% | 12.89 ft | 3.6 ft below | 27 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Skokomish River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Skokomish 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).
Skokomish River
The Skokomish River is located in western Washington state and stretches for approximately 23 miles. The river has significant historical and cultural importance to the Skokomish Tribe, who have lived along its shores for thousands of years. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered due to the construction of several dams, including the Cushman Dam and Lake Kokanee. These reservoirs are used for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. In addition, the surrounding lands are used for agriculture, with crops such as cranberries and hay being grown in the Skokomish Valley.
Fishing near the Skokomish River
About the Skokomish River
How is the Skokomish River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Skokomish River is flowing at 315 cfs near Potlatch, WA, about 60% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Skokomish River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Skokomish River is at 60% 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 Skokomish River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Potlatch (16.5 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.