Skykomish River near Gold Bar
Washington — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Snohomish County, Washington on the Skykomish River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 12134500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12.2 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
the Skykomish River will cause severe...near record flooding from Index downstream to Monroe. The river will flood many homes...cover much of the farmland...close most roads and overtop most dikes. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 22 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
21 ft
the Skykomish River will cause major flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie River confluence. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate roads...residential areas...and farm land. Extensive bank erosion is likely. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 21 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
19 ft
the Skykomish River will cause major flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will inundate portions of downtown Sultan...most roads and the Tualco Valley area near Monroe. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 19 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
17 ft
the Skykomish River will cause flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd...Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
16 ft
the Skykomish River will cause minor flooding of low pasture lands and some roads along the river...including Ben Howard road...Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 16 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
15 ft
the Skykomish River will cause minor flooding of low pasture lands and low lying roads...including Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 15 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2006 | 24.51 ft | 129,000 cfs |
| Nov 6, 2006 | 24.51 ft | 129,000 cfs |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 24.03 ft | 114,215 cfs |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 24.03 ft | 114,215 cfs |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 22.49 ft | 102,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLBW1
River
Skykomish River
County
Snohomish, WA
Coordinates
47.8374°N, 121.6668°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skykomish River near Gold Bar?
The Skykomish River near Gold Bar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12134500) 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 Skykomish River near Gold Bar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skykomish River near Gold Bar is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Skykomish River near Gold Bar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Snohomish County, Washington at coordinates 47.8374°N, 121.6668°W. USGS site number: 12134500. 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.