Cowlitz River at Randle, WA
Is Cowlitz River at Randle, WA flooding right now?
Cowlitz River at Randle, WA measured 3.79 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.2 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.79 ft
Streamflow
438 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.24 ft on Tue, Nov 7, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13.2 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 18.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.24 ft | 2006-11-07 |
| 24.9 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 24.17 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 24.11 ft | 2015-12-09 |
| 23.58 ft | 1995-11-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cispus River near Randle, WA | 7.3 mi | Lewis County |
| Cowlitz River near Randle, WA | 8.0 mi | Lewis County |
| Cispus River above Yellowjacket Creek near Randle, WA | 8.2 mi | Lewis County |
| Cowlitz River near Kosmos, WA | 8.5 mi | Lewis County |
| Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA | 14.3 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.