Major Flood
324.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
323.5 ft
Minor Flood
318 ft
Action Stage
315.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
324.5 ft
deep and hazardous flood waters of the upper Chehalis and South Fork Chehalis rivers will inundate most roads and a majority of agricultural and residential areas. Many bridges will be closed and possibly damaged. This stage roughly corresponds to Phase 4 in the Lewis County flood system. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the upper Chehalis River Basin.
323.5 ft
deep and hazardous flood waters of the upper Chehalis and South Fork Chehalis Rivers will inundate many residential and commercial areas and roadways including Hwy. 6...potentially closing schools. Other impacted roadways and surrounding areas include Curtis Hill...Lake Creek...Moon Hill...Wildwood...Beaver Creek...and King Roads in the Boisfort Valley and Labri Rd. and Front St. below Doty. This stage roughly corresponds to Phase 3 in the Lewis County flood system.
318 ft
flood waters of the upper Chehalis and South Fork Chehalis will inundate many roads and some residential and commercial areas. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas include Curtis Hill...Lake Creek...Moon Hill...Wildwood Roads in the Boisfort Valley and Labri Rd. and Front St. below Doty. This stage roughly corresponds to just below Phase 2 in the Lewis County flood system.
316.5 ft
flood waters of the upper Chehalis and South Fork Chehalis will spill over its banks...inundating low flood prone areas and possibly some roads below Doty and in the Boisfort Valley. This stage roughly corresponds to Phase 1 in the Lewis County flood system.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2007 | 336.26 ft | 63,100 cfs |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 321.11 ft | 18,088 cfs |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 319.66 ft | 15,924 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chehalis River near Doty?
The Chehalis River near Doty gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12020000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chehalis River near Doty?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chehalis River near Doty is 318 feet. Action stage begins at 315.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 323.5 feet, and major flooding at 324.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chehalis River rises?
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Where is the Chehalis River near Doty gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis County, Washington at coordinates 46.6173°N, 123.2776°W. USGS site number: 12020000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U. S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.