SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER AT SKYKOMISH, WA
Is SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER AT SKYKOMISH, WA flooding right now?
No — SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER AT SKYKOMISH, WA is at 17.43 ft, 10.1 ft below its 27.5 ft flood stage, as of 26 min ago.
Gauge height
17.43 ft
Streamflow
321 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27.5 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.91 ft on Tue, Nov 17, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27.5 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.91 ft | 2015-11-17 |
| 29.59 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 26.19 ft | 2020-02-01 |
| 25.9 ft | 2017-11-23 |
| 25.51 ft | 2016-02-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BOLT CREEK AT BECKLER RIVER RD NEAR SKYKOMISH, WA | 1.5 mi | King County |
| SOUTH FORK TOLT RIVER NEAR INDEX, WA | 11.1 mi | King County |
| PHELPS CREEK BLW UNNAMED TRIB NR INDEX, WA | 11.2 mi | King County |
| SOUTH FORK TOLT RIVER NEAR CARNATION, WA | 16.4 mi | King County |
| SKYKOMISH RIVER NEAR GOLD BAR, WA | 16.7 mi | Snohomish 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.