Major Flood
18 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
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
16.5 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
the Skokomish River will cause major, near record flooding throughout the Skokomish Valley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate residential areas, many roads including SR 106, and much of the farm land. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams within and near the Skokomish River Basin.
17.5 ft
the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
16.5 ft
the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
16 ft
the Skokomish River will locally spill over its banks into low-lying areas of the Skokomish Valley.
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 3, 2007 | 18.16 ft | 33,000 cfs |
| Nov 22, 2017 | 17.92 ft | -1 cfs |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 17.87 ft | 24,208 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SRPW1
River
Skokomish River
County
Mason, WA
Coordinates
47.3100°N, 123.1758°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skokomish River near Potlatch?
The Skokomish River near Potlatch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12061500) 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 Skokomish River near Potlatch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skokomish River near Potlatch is 16.5 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skokomish River rises?
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Where is the Skokomish River near Potlatch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, Washington at coordinates 47.3100°N, 123.1758°W. USGS site number: 12061500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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.