Is the Cowlitz River flooding?
The Cowlitz River is tracked by 6 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 Cowlitz River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 6 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.19 ft on 28 November 1995, carrying 68,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.24 ft, 23.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA | No flooding | 0.96 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| Cowlitz River at Randle, WA | No flooding | 3.78 ft | 18 ft | |
| Cowlitz River at Castle Rock, WA | No flooding | 33.66 ft | 48 ft | |
| Cowlitz River near Randle, WA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cowlitz River near Kosmos, WA | No flood stage defined | 0.63 ft | — | |
| Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam, WA | No flood stage defined | 3.24 ft | — |