Major Flood
191 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
190 ft
Minor Flood
189 ft
Action Stage
187 ft
What Floods at Each Level
191.5 ft
the Skookumchuck River will cause severe...record flooding in Centralia and the surrounding area. The river will flood most residential areas and roads and cover most of the farmland in the Skookumchuck River valley. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin. This stage corresponds to a Phase 4 flood in the Lewis County flood warning system.
191 ft
the Skookumchuck River will cause major flooding in Centralia and the surrounding area. The river will flood many roads and residential areas and cover much of the farmland in the Skookumchuck River valley. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin. This stage corresponds roughly to a Phase 3 flood in the Lewis County flood warning system.
190 ft
the Skookumchuck River will cause moderate flooding in Centralia and the surrounding area. The river will flood many roads and residential areas and cover much of the farmland in the Skookumchuck River valley. This stage corresponds roughly to a Phase 2 flood in the Lewis County flood warning system.
189 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Lewis County will flood several roads and farm lands near Centralia. This stage corresponds roughly to a Phase 2 flood in the Lewis County flood system.
187 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Lewis county will spill into low areas along the river near Centralia. This river level on the Skookumchuck corresponds roughly to a Phase 1 flood in the Lewis County flood system.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 191.03 ft | 10,370 cfs |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 190.86 ft | -1 cfs |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 190.34 ft | 9,940 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CTAW1
River
Skookumchuck River
County
Lewis, WA
Coordinates
46.7307°N, 122.9537°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skookumchuck River at Centralia?
The Skookumchuck River at Centralia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12026600) 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 Skookumchuck River at Centralia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skookumchuck River at Centralia is 189 feet. Action stage begins at 187 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 190 feet, and major flooding at 191 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skookumchuck River rises?
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Where is the Skookumchuck River at Centralia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis County, Washington at coordinates 46.7307°N, 122.9537°W. USGS site number: 12026600. 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 Lewis County, CRBFA
- 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.