Methow River near Pateros, WA
Is Methow River near Pateros, WA flooding right now?
Methow River near Pateros, WA measured 1.51 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.51 ft
Streamflow
286 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.25 ft on Wed, May 31, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.25 ft | 1972-05-31 |
| 11.26 ft | 1974-06-17 |
| 10.68 ft | 1983-05-31 |
| 10.65 ft | 2018-05-10 |
| 10.63 ft | 2006-05-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Methow River at Carlton, WA | 12.5 mi | Okanogan County |
| Chelan River at Chelan, WA | 16.7 mi | Chelan County |
| Beaver Creek near Mouth near Twisp, WA | 17.7 mi | Okanogan County |
| Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA | 18.6 mi | Chelan County |
| Loup Loup Creek at Malott, WA | 19.1 mi | Okanogan 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.