Skagit River near Concrete
Washington — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Skagit County, Washington on the Skagit River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 12194000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32.5 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
24.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
the Skagit River will cause severe near record flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate and damage roads...farms and business and residential areas...especially Cape Horn...Hamilton...and Thunderbird. Cockreham Island...the Nookachamps and the Sterling areas will be inundated. Levees east of Sedro Woolley may be damaged. This level at this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
37 ft
the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farms...and some business and residential areas especially Cape Horn...Hamilton...and Thunderbird. Cockreham Island...the Nookachamps area and the Sterling area will be inundated. Levees east of Sedro Woolley may be damaged. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
32.5 ft
the Skagit River will cause flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Flood waters will inundate low areas near the river...roads...and several residential areas mainly Cape Horn...Hamilton and Thunderbird. Some water will flow onto Cockreham Island and into the Nookachamps and Sterling areas. Flooding will also occur in headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within the Skagit Basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
28 ft
the Skagit River will flood low areas and sections of roads along the river from Rockport downstream to Sedro Woolley. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1814 | 69.3 ft | 510,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1814 | 69.3 ft | 510,000 cfs |
| Oct 21, 2003 | 42.21 ft | 166,000 cfs |
| Oct 21, 2003 | 42.21 ft | 166,000 cfs |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 41.57 ft | 160,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skagit River near Concrete?
The Skagit River near Concrete gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12194000) 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 Skagit River near Concrete?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skagit River near Concrete is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 24.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 32.5 feet.
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Where is the Skagit River near Concrete gauge located?
The gauge is located in Skagit County, Washington at coordinates 48.5244°N, 121.7697°W. USGS site number: 12194000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.