Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
the Pilchuck River will cause record major flooding and will likely overtop levees. Flood waters will inundate residences and roads along the river from Menzel Lake Rd. upstream of Granite Falls down through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish...and 28th Place NE near Lake Stevens.
20 ft
the Pilchuck River will cause flooding of residences and roads along the river from menzel Lake Rd. upstream of Granite Falls down through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish...and 28th Place NE near Lake Stevens.
18 ft
the Pilchuck River spills out of its banks...flooding residences and roads in low lying areas along the river from Granite Falls downstream through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2009 | 20.39 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 19.5 ft | 9,050 cfs |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 19.2 ft | 8,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pilchuck River near Snohomish?
The Pilchuck River near Snohomish gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12155300) 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 Pilchuck River near Snohomish?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pilchuck River near Snohomish is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pilchuck River rises?
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Where is the Pilchuck River near Snohomish gauge located?
The gauge is located in King County, Washington at coordinates 47.9350°N, 122.0719°W. USGS site number: 12155300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Snohomish River at Snohomish
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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.