Major Flood
42 ft
Current Water Level
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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
40 ft
Minor Flood
38 ft
Action Stage
36 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
the Satsop River will cause severe record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential and commercial areas. Erosion could cause major damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
42 ft
the Satsop River will cause major near record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential areas. Erosion could cause significant damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
40 ft
the Satsop River will flood...inundating farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely damage some areas along the river.
38 ft
the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands and some roads along the river.
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 22, 1935 | 42.79 ft | 46,600 cfs |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 41.77 ft | 56,252 cfs |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 41.23 ft | 51,696 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SATW1
River
Satsop River
County
Grays Harbor, WA
Coordinates
47.0008°N, 123.4936°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Satsop River near Satsop?
The Satsop River near Satsop gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12035000) 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 Satsop River near Satsop?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Satsop River near Satsop is 38 feet. Action stage begins at 36 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Satsop River rises?
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Where is the Satsop River near Satsop gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington at coordinates 47.0008°N, 123.4936°W. USGS site number: 12035000. 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.