Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA
Is Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA flooding right now?
Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA measured 0.96 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.96 ft
Streamflow
318 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.59 ft on Mon, Nov 6, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.2 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.59 ft | 2006-11-06 |
| 13.73 ft | 1977-12-02 |
| 13.54 ft | 1959-11-23 |
| 13.23 ft | 1962-11-20 |
| 13 ft | 1933-12-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cispus River above Yellowjacket Creek near Randle, WA | 13.9 mi | Lewis County |
| Cowlitz River at Randle, WA | 14.3 mi | Lewis County |
| Cispus River near Randle, WA | 14.4 mi | Lewis County |
| Nisqually River near National, WA | 21.5 mi | Pierce County |
| Cowlitz River near Randle, WA | 22.2 mi | Lewis County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.