Toutle River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Toutle River is flowing at 309 cfs at Tower Road Near Silver Lake, WA — 53% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Toutle 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 Tower Road Near Silver Lake, the Toutle River is running 309 cfs — 53% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 53% of normal).
How the Toutle 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
- Tower Road Near Silver Lake129 ft 309 cfs53%
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 Toutle River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (53%).
Toutle River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Toutle River At Tower Road Near Silver Lake WA
Oct 13, 12:45 AM · USGS 14242580 |
309 cfs | 53% | -3% | 120.11 ft | 16.9 ft below | 129 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.
Toutle 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).
Toutle River
The Toutle River is a 17-mile-long tributary of the Cowlitz River located in Washington state. Historically, it was known for its abundant fish populations and was a vital resource for Indigenous peoples. However, in 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens caused a massive mudflow that destroyed the river's ecosystem. There are two reservoirs on the river, the Swift Reservoir and the Yale Reservoir. The Swift Reservoir was created in 1958 by the Swift Dam, which is used for hydroelectric power generation. The Yale Reservoir was created in 1953 by the Yale Dam, which is also used for hydroelectric power generation. The Toutle River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. It also supports agriculture in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Toutle River
About the Toutle River
How is the Toutle River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Toutle River is flowing at 309 cfs at Tower Road Near Silver Lake, WA, about 53% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Toutle River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Toutle River is at 53% 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 Toutle River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tower Road Near Silver Lake (137.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.