Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA
Is Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA flooding right now?
Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA measured 4.13 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.13 ft
Streamflow
359 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.51 ft on Mon, Nov 6, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.2 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 14.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.51 ft | 2006-11-06 |
| 24.03 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 22.49 ft | 1990-11-24 |
| 22.23 ft | 2015-11-17 |
| 21.34 ft | 1980-12-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace River at Gold Bar, WA | 2.0 mi | Snohomish County |
| South Fork Sultan River near Sultan, WA | 7.8 mi | Snohomish County |
| Sultan River below Powerplant near Sultan, WA | 8.4 mi | Snohomish County |
| Nf Tolt River above Yellow Creek near Carnation, WA | 8.9 mi | King County |
| South Fork Tolt River near Index, WA | 9.5 mi | King 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.