NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA
Is NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA flooding right now?
No — NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA is at 4.63 ft, 13.4 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 54 min ago.
Gauge height
4.63 ft
Streamflow
1,520 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.23 ft on Sat, Feb 10, 1951.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20.5 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.23 ft | 1951-02-10 |
| 30.6 ft | 1917-12-30 |
| 30.4 ft | 1932-02-27 |
| 30.2 ft | 1935-01-25 |
| 28.6 ft | 1945-10-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| NOOKSACK RIVER AT BRENNAN, WA | 1.8 mi | Whatcom County |
| NOOKSACK RIVER AT MARINE DR BR NR BELLINGHAM, WA | 3.7 mi | Whatcom County |
| FISHTRAP CREEK AT RIVER ROAD NEAR LYNDEN, WA | 5.7 mi | Whatcom County |
| SQUALICUM CREEK NEAR MOUTH AT BELLINGHAM, WA | 6.8 mi | Whatcom County |
| NOOKSACK RIVER NEAR LYNDEN, WA | 7.0 mi | Whatcom County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.