River stage
North Cedarvillle, Nooksack River
- River level
- 137.89 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Recent high
- 141.19 ft
- Recent low
- 137.88 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NRKW1
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Average
- 138.39 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 150.76 ft
In brief
The Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle, WA read 137.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.10 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NRKW1
Water 50 °F (10 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150.76 ft | 2021-11-15 |
| 2 | 150.49 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 3 | 149.61 ft | 2003-10-17 |
| 4 | 149.61 ft | 2006-11-06 |
| 5 | 149.18 ft | 2004-11-25 |
| 6 | 148.85 ft | 2020-02-01 |
| 7 | 148.68 ft | 2009-01-07 |
| 8 | 148.48 ft | 2015-11-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 146.50 ft
the Nooksack River will cause shallow flooding of low pasture lands along the river downstream through Lynden.
- 147.30 ft
the Nooksack River cause widespread flooding of low farm lands along the river downstream through Lynden...with swift water moving over several roads.
- 148.00 ft
the Nooksack River will cause widespread flooding downstream through Lynden...with swift waters covering some farm lands and roads. Erosion may affect some river banks.
- 150.00 ft
the Nooksack River will cause major near record flooding downstream through Lynden. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate farm lands...roads...and residential areas. The flood may overtop levees. In addition...flood waters could overflow and flood the Sumas drainage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Nooksack River Basin.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Nooksack River
WDFW stocked the Nooksack River 1 time in 2026, 492 fish in total. Chum at Emergent fry.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chum | 492 | March 2026 |
WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nooksack River flooding at North Cedarvillle?
No. The Nooksack River at North Cedarvillle is at 137.89 ft, 6.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at North Cedarvillle?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 144.8 ft, minor flooding 146.5 ft, moderate flooding 148 ft and major flooding 150 ft.
What is the highest the Nooksack River has been at North Cedarvillle?
The highest crest on record is 150.76 ft, on 2021-11-15.
Is the Nooksack River high or low right now at North Cedarvillle?
At 137.89 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at North Cedarvillle, Nooksack River?
The water temperature at North Cedarvillle, Nooksack River is 50 °F (9.8 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NRKW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12210700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.