Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, WA
Is Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, WA flooding right now?
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, WA measured 203.71 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 211.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
203.71 ft
Streamflow
128 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 211.5 ft, with major flooding at 215 ft. The highest crest on record was 216.02 ft on Thu, Feb 8, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 209.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 211.5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 213 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 215 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 216.02 ft | 1996-02-08 |
| 215.99 ft | 2022-01-07 |
| 214.1 ft | 2022-03-02 |
| 214 ft | 2021-01-03 |
| 213.23 ft | 2021-01-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salzer Creek at Centralia Alpha Rd near Centralia, WA | 5.0 mi | Lewis County |
| Chehalis River near Grand Mound, WA | 5.3 mi | Thurston County |
| Chehalis River at Wwtp at Chehalis, WA | 8.2 mi | Lewis County |
| Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia, WA | 9.0 mi | Thurston County |
| Chehalis River near Rochester, WA | 9.6 mi | Thurston 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.