Is the Wenatchee River flooding?

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The Wenatchee River is tracked by 3 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 Wenatchee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 7 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 Wenatchee River at Plain, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.97 ft on 30 November 1995, carrying 36,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.39 ft, 13.6 ft below that record.

Drains 591 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,809 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wenatchee River at Peshastin, WANo flooding1.49 ft13 ft
Wenatchee River at Plain, WANo flood stage defined1.39 ft
Wenatchee River at Monitor, WANo flood stage defined16.68 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.