Twisp River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Twisp River is flowing at 40 cfs near Twisp, WA — 81% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Twisp 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 Twisp, the Twisp River is running 40 cfs — 81% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Twisp River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Twisp 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
- Twisp1,669 ft 40 cfs81%
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 Twisp River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Twisp River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Twisp River Near Twisp WA
Oct 4, 12:30 AM · USGS 12448998 |
40 cfs | 81% | 0% | 6.85 ft | 1,669 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 Twisp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary Near Lime Creek In Se1/4 Of Sec 18, T33N, R20E Gauge: Twisp |
Too low | 40 cfs | 600–1,600 cfs | · |
| Private Land Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary Gauge: Twisp |
Too low | 40 cfs | 600–1,600 cfs | II–III |
| Confluence Of North And South Forks Of Twisp River To Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary | No live range | · | 1,000–2,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Twisp River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Twisp 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).
Twisp River
The Twisp River flows for 42 miles through the Methow Valley in Washington state. Historically, the river was a significant source of salmon and trout for local Native American tribes, who relied on the fish for sustenance and cultural traditions. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, with activities such as fishing, rafting, and hiking. The river's hydrology is influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges, and it experiences high flows in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Twisp River Dam, which was built in 1965 to provide irrigation water for nearby agricultural land. The river is also part of the Columbia River Basin, which supplies water for irrigation and hydroelectric power to the region.
Fishing near the Twisp River
About the Twisp River
How is the Twisp River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Twisp River is flowing at 40 cfs near Twisp, WA, about 81% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Twisp River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Twisp River is at 81% 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 Twisp 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.