Wenatchee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Wenatchee River is flowing at 487 cfs at Peshastin, WA — 87% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 279 to 487 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Wenatchee 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 Peshastin, the Wenatchee River is running 487 cfs — 87% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Wenatchee River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Wenatchee 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
- Plain1,810 ft 279 cfs73%
- Peshastin1,034 ft 487 cfs87%
- Monitor703 ft 431 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 Wenatchee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Wenatchee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wenatchee River At Plain WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12457000 |
279 cfs | 73% | -4% | 1.51 ft | · | 1,810 ft |
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Wenatchee River At Peshastin WA
Oct 2, 12:15 AM · USGS 12459000 |
487 cfs | 87% | +2% | 1.77 ft | 11.2 ft below | 1,034 ft |
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Wenatchee River At Monitor WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12462500 |
431 cfs | 81% | +3% | 16.97 ft | · | 703 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 Wenatchee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River Gauge: Plain |
Too low | 279 cfs | 800–1,800 cfs | IV+ |
| Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary Gauge: Peshastin |
Too low | 487 cfs | 1,500–20,000 cfs | III–IV |
Wenatchee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Wenatchee River
The Wenatchee River is a 90-mile long river in Washington State, USA. It flows through the Cascade Range and into the Columbia River. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting, and later by settlers for irrigation and transportation. The river is fed by snowmelt and rain and is known for its whitewater rapids, making it a popular destination for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. The river is also used for agricultural irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, with several dams and reservoirs along its course, including the Lake Wenatchee Dam, Tumwater Dam, and Rock Island Dam. The river supports a diverse range of fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and is an important habitat for wildlife.
About the Wenatchee River
How is the Wenatchee River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Wenatchee River is flowing at 487 cfs at Peshastin, WA, about 87% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 279 to 487 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wenatchee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wenatchee 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.
What is flood stage on the Wenatchee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Peshastin (13.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Wenatchee 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.