Total streamflow across the
Skookumchuck River
was last observed at
1,497
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,969
acre-ft of water today; about 161%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
931 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2022-01-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
19,200 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda
reporting a streamflow rate of 785 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Skookumchuck River Near Vail
with a gauge stage of 724.07 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Skookumchuck River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 724 ft, the
Skookumchuck River Near Vail.
The Skookumchuck River is a 35-mile-long river located in southwestern Washington state. The river is known for its strong rapids, which have attracted kayakers and whitewater enthusiasts for many years. However, the river is also an important source of water for local agriculture and provides hydroelectric power through the Skookumchuck Dam, which was built in 1924. The dam creates the Skookumchuck Reservoir, which is used for fishing and boating. The river has a long history of human settlement, with indigenous peoples living along its banks for thousands of years. Today, the Skookumchuck River is an important part of the local ecosystem and provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
Last Updated | 2024-12-19 |
Discharge Volume | 2,969 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
1,497.0 cfs
+191.0 cfs (+14.62%) |
Percent of Normal | 160.88% |
Maximum |
19,200.0 cfs
2022-01-07 |
Seasonal Avg | 931 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skookumchuck River Near Vail
USGS 12025700 |
306 cfs | 724.07 ft | -29.49 | |||||
Skookumchuck River Bl Bldy Run Cr Nr Centralia
USGS 12026150 |
240 cfs | 327.1 ft | -5.14 | |||||
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda
USGS 12026400 |
785 cfs | 206.16 ft | 13.11 |
The Skookumchuck River is a 45-mile (72 km) long river located in southwest Washington, United States. It is a tributary of the Chehalis River and thence to the Pacific Ocean. The Skookumchuck Dam was built in 1970, creating the Skookumchuck Reservoir. The dam provides water supply for the 1400-megawatt Centralia Steam Electric Plant and supplements flows for fish resources. The river begins with several tributaries in the Snoqualmie National Forest in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and flows west past the town of Bucoda, Washington to its confluence with the Chehalis River near Centralia, Washington.
The name Skookumchuck derives from Chinook Jargon: in this context, "rapids". The word skookum means "strong", and chuck means "water".