Sooes River Flow Today
As of October 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Sooes River is flowing at 35 cfs near Ozette, WA — 24% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Sooes 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 Ozette, the Sooes River is running 35 cfs — 24% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 24% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Ozette (-13%).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Sooes River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Sooes 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
- Ozette76 ft 35 cfs24%
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 Sooes River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (24%).
Sooes River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sooes River Below Miller Creek Near Ozette WA
Oct 21, 12:30 AM · USGS 12043163 |
35 cfs | 24% | -13% | 5.01 ft | 76 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 Sooes River
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downstream Waters Of Ozette Lake To Mouth At Pacific Ocean And Does Not Include Portion Within Ozette Indian Reservation (Rm 0.7 To Rm Gauge: Ozette |
Too low | 35 cfs | 40–537 cfs typical | III–IV |
Sooes 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).
Sooes River
The Sooke River is a river on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The river is approximately 45 kilometers in length, and it flows from the Sooke Hills to the Sooke Basin. The river has played an important role in the history of the area, as it was used by the local First Nations for fishing, and later by European settlers for logging and agriculture. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation, with the Sooke Dam and Reservoir being the largest hydroelectric facility on Vancouver Island. The river is also popular for recreational activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming, and it is a source of irrigation for local agriculture. The Sooke River provides an important source of water for the surrounding communities, and efforts are being made to protect its natural habitat and wildlife.
Fishing near the Sooes River
About the Sooes River
How is the Sooes River flowing right now?
As of October 21, 2026, the Sooes River is flowing at 35 cfs near Ozette, WA, about 24% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sooes River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sooes River is at 24% 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.
Is the Sooes River runnable for paddling today?
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.