Sultan River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Sultan River is flowing at 342 cfs near Sultan, WA — 50% of normal for the date and down 30% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 156 to 342 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Sultan 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 Sultan, the Sultan River is running 342 cfs — 50% of normal, down 30% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Sultan (-30%).
How the Sultan 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
- Sultan653 ft 156 cfs73%
- Sultan294 ft 342 cfs50%
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 Sultan River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
Sultan River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan WA
Oct 23, 1:00 AM · USGS 12137800 |
156 cfs | 73% | -1% | 26.02 ft | 653 ft |
|
Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan WA
Oct 23, 1:15 AM · USGS 12138160 |
342 cfs | 50% | -30% | 5.12 ft | 294 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Sultan River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sultan River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Sultan River
The Sultan River is a 23-mile-long river in western Washington, United States. It flows from the Cascade Mountains to the Snohomish River. Historically, the river was used by Native Americans for fishing and transportation. In the early 1900s, the river was dammed to create hydroelectric power, leading to the construction of several reservoirs and dams along its course, including Spada Lake, Culmback Dam, and City of Everett Dam. These dams and reservoirs provide power to the region and supply water to cities and farms. The Sultan River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The river and its surrounding areas are home to diverse wildlife and plant species.
About the Sultan River
How is the Sultan River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Sultan River is flowing at 342 cfs near Sultan, WA, about 50% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 156 to 342 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sultan River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sultan River is at 62% 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.
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.