Snoqualmie River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Snoqualmie River is flowing at 1,540 cfs near Carnation, WA — 152% of normal for the date and down 38% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 919 to 1,540 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Snoqualmie 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 Carnation, the Snoqualmie River is running 1,540 cfs — 152% of normal, down 38% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 134% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Carnation (-38%) and Snoqualmie (-37%).
Paddlers: 3 of 3 runs on the Snoqualmie River with a live range are in range.
How the Snoqualmie 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
- Snoqualmie114 ft 919 cfs116%
- Carnation49 ft 1,540 cfs152%
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 Snoqualmie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (134%).
Snoqualmie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12144500 |
919 cfs | 116% | -37% | 3.62 ft | 16.4 ft below | 114 ft |
|
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation WA
Oct 2, 12:15 AM · USGS 12149000 |
1,540 cfs | 152% | -38% | 45.36 ft | 8.6 ft below | 49 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 Snoqualmie River
3 of 3 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 With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River Gauge: Snoqualmie |
In range | 919 cfs | 300–8,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing Gauge: Snoqualmie |
In range | 919 cfs | 300–8,000 cfs | II+ TO III– |
| Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Gauge: Snoqualmie |
In range | 919 cfs | 300–8,000 cfs | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Snoqualmie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Snoqualmie River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Snoqualmie River
The Snoqualmie River is a river in western Washington state, flowing 45 miles from the Cascade Mountains to the Snohomish River. It has been an important source of food, transportation, and cultural significance for the Snoqualmie Tribe for thousands of years. Today, the Snoqualmie River is used for hydroelectric power generation, with multiple dams and reservoirs along its course, including Snoqualmie Falls and the Snoqualmie Pass Hydroelectric Project. These reservoirs not only provide power, but also serve as recreation areas for fishing, boating, and hiking. The river is also important for agricultural purposes, with farms and orchards along its banks producing crops such as corn, hay, and apples. Despite its importance, the Snoqualmie River faces challenges such as pollution, habitat degradation, and impacts from climate change.
Fishing near the Snoqualmie River
About the Snoqualmie River
How is the Snoqualmie River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Snoqualmie River is flowing at 1,540 cfs near Carnation, WA, about 152% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 919 to 1,540 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Snoqualmie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Snoqualmie River is at 134% 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 Snoqualmie River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Snoqualmie (20.0 ft), Carnation (54.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Snoqualmie River runnable for paddling today?
3 of 3 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.