Skykomish River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Skykomish River is flowing at 896 cfs near Gold Bar, WA — 80% of normal for the date and down 29% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Skykomish 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 Gold Bar, the Skykomish River is running 896 cfs — 80% of normal, down 29% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 80% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Gold Bar (-29%).
Paddlers: 2 of 2 runs on the Skykomish River with a live range are in range.
How the Skykomish 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
- Gold Bar221 ft 896 cfs80%
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 Skykomish River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (80%).
Skykomish River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12134500 |
896 cfs | 80% | -29% | 4.97 ft | 10.0 ft below | 221 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 Skykomish River
2 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar Gauge: Gold Bar |
In range | 896 cfs | 700–20,000 cfs | V–IV |
| Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River Gauge: Gold Bar |
In range | 896 cfs | 700–20,000 cfs | III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Skykomish River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Skykomish 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).
Skykomish River
The Skykomish River is a 29-mile long river in northwestern Washington, USA. It originates from the Cascade Mountains and flows into the Snohomish River. Historically, the river was used for transportation and logging. Today, it is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The Skykomish River is also used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation. The river's hydrology is primarily fed by snowmelt and rainfall. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Culmback Dam and the Sunset Falls Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the surrounding areas. The Skykomish River is an important natural resource for the region, and efforts are being made to preserve its ecological and recreational values.
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About the Skykomish River
How is the Skykomish River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Skykomish River is flowing at 896 cfs near Gold Bar, WA, about 80% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Skykomish River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Skykomish River is at 80% 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 Skykomish River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Gold Bar (15.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Skykomish River runnable for paddling today?
2 of 2 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.