River Conditions
Illustrated map of Cowlitz River at Randle

River stage

Concrete, Skagit River

River level
14.77 ft
Status
Below flood stage
7-day change
-0.58 ft
Recent high
18.64 ft
Recent low
14.47 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CONW1

30-day change
-0.65 ft
Average
15.80 ft
Readings
122
Data span
122 days
Record crest
69.30 ft

In brief

The Skagit River at Concrete, WA read 14.77 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.73 ft below action stage. That is 0.65 ft lower than 30 days earlier.

Source: National Weather Service gauge CONW1

River level timeline

14.815.215.716.116.6SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 16.37LOW 14.9515.03 ftLAST READING

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 24.50 ftMinor flooding 28.00 ftModerate flooding 30.00 ftMajor flooding 32.50 ft CURRENT 14.77 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 69.30 ft 1815-01-01
2 42.21 ft 2003-10-21
3 41.57 ft 1995-11-29
4 41.03 ft 2025-12-11
5 40.80 ft 1949-11-27
6 40.20 ft 1990-11-10
7 40.19 ft 1980-12-26
8 39.99 ft 1932-02-27

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 28.00 ft

    the Skagit River will flood low areas and sections of roads along the river from Rockport downstream to Sedro Woolley. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.

  2. 32.50 ft

    the Skagit River will cause flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Flood waters will inundate low areas near the river...roads...and several residential areas mainly Cape Horn...Hamilton and Thunderbird. Some water will flow onto Cockreham Island and into the Nookachamps and Sterling areas. Flooding will also occur in headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within the Skagit Basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.

  3. 37.00 ft

    the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farms...and some business and residential areas especially Cape Horn...Hamilton...and Thunderbird. Cockreham Island...the Nookachamps area and the Sterling area will be inundated. Levees east of Sedro Woolley may be damaged. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.

  4. 40.00 ft

    the Skagit River will cause severe near record flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate and damage roads...farms and business and residential areas...especially Cape Horn...Hamilton...and Thunderbird. Cockreham Island...the Nookachamps and the Sterling areas will be inundated. Levees east of Sedro Woolley may be damaged. This level at this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Trout stocking on the Skagit River

WDFW stocked the Skagit River 1 time in 2026, 14,465 fish in total. Coho at Fingerling.

SpeciesFish SizeWhen
Coho 14,465 Fingerling January 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 Skagit River flooding at Concrete?

No. The Skagit River at Concrete is at 14.77 ft, 9.73 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Concrete?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 24.5 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 32.5 ft.

What is the highest the Skagit River has been at Concrete?

The highest crest on record is 69.3 ft, on 1815-01-01.

Is the Skagit River high or low right now at Concrete?

At 14.77 ft it is higher than 19% of readings over the last 122 days.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CONW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12194000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.