Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
10 ft
Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
300 cfs
Minimum base flow for August 15 and September 1st & 15th at this river gage, which is the lowest base flow of the year. The affected stream reach is from the confluence with Wells Pool to the confluence of Twisp River. Water-rights junior to the base flows established in this rule may be restricted if streamflow drops below this value. For more information on this and the minimum base flows for other times in the year and for other reaches, refer to Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 173-548.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1972 | 12.25 ft | 28,800 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1974 | 11.26 ft | 24,000 cfs |
| May 30, 1983 | 10.68 ft | 21,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PATW1
River
Methow River
County
Okanogan, WA
Coordinates
48.0774°N, 119.9851°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Methow River near Pateros?
The Methow River near Pateros gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12449950) 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 Methow River near Pateros?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Methow River near Pateros is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Methow River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Methow River near Pateros to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Methow River near Pateros gauge located?
The gauge is located in Okanogan County, Washington at coordinates 48.0774°N, 119.9851°W. USGS site number: 12449950. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Methow River at Winthrop
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Douglas County PUD, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.