Major Flood
215 ft
Current Water Level
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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
213 ft
Minor Flood
211.5 ft
Action Stage
209.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
215.8 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will cause severe near record flooding in the Bucoda area...with deep and swift flood waters inundating residential and business areas and numerous roads.Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin.
215 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will cause major flooding in the Bucoda area...with deep and swift flood waters inundating residential and business areas and numerous roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skookumchuck River Basin.
213 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda. Flood waters will cover many roads.
211.5 ft
the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 216.02 ft | 11,300 cfs |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 215.99 ft | 10,983 cfs |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 214.1 ft | 6,470 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCDW1
River
Skookumchuck River
County
Thurston, WA
Coordinates
46.7720°N, 122.9243°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skookumchuck River near Bucoda?
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12026400) 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 near Bucoda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skookumchuck River near Bucoda is 211.5 feet. Action stage begins at 209.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 213 feet, and major flooding at 215 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skookumchuck River rises?
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Where is the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Thurston County, Washington at coordinates 46.7720°N, 122.9243°W. USGS site number: 12026400. 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.