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150 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
148 ft
Minor Flood
146.5 ft
Action Stage
144.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
150 ft
the Nooksack River will cause major near record flooding downstream through Lynden. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate farm lands...roads...and residential areas. The flood may overtop levees. In addition...flood waters could overflow and flood the Sumas drainage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Nooksack River Basin.
148 ft
the Nooksack River will cause widespread flooding downstream through Lynden...with swift waters covering some farm lands and roads. Erosion may affect some river banks.
147.3 ft
the Nooksack River cause widespread flooding of low farm lands along the river downstream through Lynden...with swift water moving over several roads.
146.5 ft
the Nooksack River will cause shallow flooding of low pasture lands along the river downstream through Lynden.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | 150.76 ft | 70,900 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 150.49 ft | 67,159 cfs |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 149.61 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NRKW1
River
Nooksack River
County
Whatcom, WA
Coordinates
48.8418°N, 122.2943°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle?
The Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12210700) 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 Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle is 146.5 feet. Action stage begins at 144.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 148 feet, and major flooding at 150 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nooksack River rises?
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Where is the Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whatcom County, Washington at coordinates 48.8418°N, 122.2943°W. USGS site number: 12210700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US 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.