Major Flood
30 ft
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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
29 ft
Minor Flood
27.5 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Widespread flooding expected from Timberlane Village to Baring, including areas typically protecteed by levees. Some access to U.S. 2 blocked. Flooding from isolated levee overtopping upstream of Skykomish could inundate roads and block roads, interrupting access in or out of town.
29 ft
Widespread flooding expected from Timberlane Village to Baring, including areas typically protecteed by levees. West Riverside Drive flooded.
27.5 ft
Riverbank erosion and flood debris problems are likely. Flooding likely to occur in low-lying areas from Timberlane Village to Baring, including Skylandia at 195th.
26 ft
Flood waters will inundate low lying areas along the river from Timberlane Village to Baring.
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 17, 2015 | 29.91 ft | -99 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 29.59 ft | 31,137 cfs |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 26.19 ft | 20,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SSSW1
River
South Fork Skykomish River
County
Snohomish, WA
Coordinates
47.7110°N, 121.3607°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Skykomish River at Skykomish?
The South Fork Skykomish River at Skykomish gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12131500) 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 Skykomish River at Skykomish?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Skykomish River at Skykomish is 27.5 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Skykomish River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Skykomish River at Skykomish 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 Skykomish River at Skykomish gauge located?
The gauge is located in Snohomish County, Washington at coordinates 47.7110°N, 121.3607°W. USGS site number: 12131500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Skykomish River near Gold Bar
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey