Major Flood
9.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
the Nooksack River floodwaters will be deep and swift...inundating farms, roads and residential areas including the town of Acme. Many roads will be impassable and severe erosion may affect river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the South Fork Nooksack River Basin.
8.5 ft
the Nooksack River flooding will be widespread with swift water covering farm lands and many roads. Highway 9 north of Acme may be impassable. Erosion may affect some river banks.
8 ft
the Nooksack River floodwaters will inundate much of the low farm lands along the river...with water over some roadways...including potentially Highway 9 north of Acme.
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 14, 2021 | 9.54 ft | 16,100 cfs |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 9.54 ft | 16,077 cfs |
| Nov 17, 2015 | 9.26 ft | 15,142 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NSSW1
River
South Fork Nooksack River
County
Whatcom, WA
Coordinates
48.6776°N, 122.1665°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge?
The South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12210000) 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 South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Nooksack River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whatcom County, Washington at coordinates 48.6776°N, 122.1665°W. USGS site number: 12210000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle
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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.