Stehekin River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Stehekin River is flowing at 327 cfs at Stehekin, WA — 78% of normal for the date and down 19% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Stehekin 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 Stehekin, the Stehekin River is running 327 cfs — 78% of normal, down 19% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 78% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Stehekin (-19%).
Paddlers: 0 of 45 runs on the Stehekin River with a live range are in range, 45 too low.
How the Stehekin 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
- Stehekin1,158 ft 327 cfs78%
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 Stehekin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (78%).
Stehekin River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stehekin River At Stehekin WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12451000 |
327 cfs | 78% | -19% | 18.71 ft | 1,158 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 Stehekin River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Stehekin 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).
Stehekin River
The Stehekin River is a river in the North Cascades region of Washington State, USA. It flows for 52 miles from its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains to its confluence with Lake Chelan. The river is known for its dramatic scenery, with steep canyons and rocky gorges. The hydrology of the river is influenced by several dams and reservoirs, including the Lake Chelan Dam, which was built in 1927 to provide hydroelectric power to the region. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. It supports a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and orchards located along its banks. Despite its importance to the region, the Stehekin River has been impacted by human activity, including logging, mining, and development. Efforts are underway to protect and restore the river's ecosystem.
Fishing near the Stehekin River
About the Stehekin River
How is the Stehekin River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Stehekin River is flowing at 327 cfs at Stehekin, WA, about 78% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Stehekin River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Stehekin River is at 78% 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 Stehekin 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.