River stage
Satsop, Satsop River
- River level
- 27.79 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 28.37 ft
- Recent low
- 27.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SATW1
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 27.88 ft
- Readings
- 105
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 42.79 ft
In brief
The Satsop River at Satsop, WA read 27.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.21 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SATW1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.79 ft | 1935-01-22 |
| 2 | 41.77 ft | 2022-01-12 |
| 3 | 41.23 ft | 2022-01-07 |
| 4 | 40.31 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 5 | 40.01 ft | 2021-01-03 |
| 6 | 39.65 ft | 2021-01-12 |
| 7 | 39.48 ft | 2023-12-05 |
| 8 | 39.22 ft | 2020-01-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 38.00 ft
the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands and some roads along the river.
- 40.00 ft
the Satsop River will flood...inundating farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely damage some areas along the river.
- 42.00 ft
the Satsop River will cause major near record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential areas. Erosion could cause significant damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
- 44.00 ft
the Satsop River will cause severe record flooding...with deep and swift flood waters inundating farms...roads...and residential and commercial areas. Erosion could cause major damage to river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Satsop River Basin.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Satsop River
WDFW stocked the Satsop River 3 times in 2026, 725,150 fish in total. Chum and Coho at Fed fry and Yearling.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chum | 225,000 | March 2026 |
| Coho | 500,000 | April 2026 |
| Coho | 150 | April 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 Satsop River flooding at Satsop?
No. The Satsop River at Satsop is at 27.79 ft, 8.21 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Satsop?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 36 ft, minor flooding 38 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 42 ft.
What is the highest the Satsop River has been at Satsop?
The highest crest on record is 42.79 ft, on 1935-01-22.
Is the Satsop River high or low right now at Satsop?
At 27.79 ft it is higher than 15% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SATW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12035000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.