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RIVER GAUGE · COWLITZ RIVER

Cowlitz River at Randle

Lewis County, Washington

Water level3.88 ft
Flow487 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13.2 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood22 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Nov 7, 200625.24 ft—
Feb 8, 199624.9 ft-1 cfs
Dec 11, 202524.17 ft36,656 cfs

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