Is the Chehalis River flooding?

Washington · 9 gauges · Washington river levels

The Chehalis River is tracked by 9 USGS streamgauges in Washington. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Chehalis River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 9 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Washington river levels.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Chehalis River near Grand Mound, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 145.21 ft on 8 January 2022, carrying 51,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 128.85 ft, 16.4 ft below that record.

Drains 895 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chehalis River near Doty, WANo flooding306.03 ft318 ft
Chehalis River near Grand Mound, WANo flooding128.85 ft141 ft
Chehalis River at Porter, WANo flooding30.58 ft48 ft
Chehalis River above Mahaffey Creek near Pe Ell, WANo current data
Chehalis River near Satsop, WANo current data
Chehalis River near Adna, WANo flood stage defined192.84 ft
Chehalis River at Wwtp at Chehalis, WANo flood stage defined152.00 ft
Chehalis River near Rochester, WANo flood stage defined103.87 ft
Chehalis River near Montesano, WANo flood stage defined3.97 ft
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.