River stage
Skykomish River
- River level
- 4.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Skykomish River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Skykomish River level at Gold Bar
The Skykomish River is measured in one place, at Gold Bar, WA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar | 4.49 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Skykomish River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Gold Bar, WA.
Other rivers nearby
- Snoqualmie River 3 gauges
- Snohomish River 3 gauges
- Cedar River (WA) 2 gauges
- Stillaguamish River 4 gauges
- Skagit River 5 gauges
- Wenatchee River 3 gauges
- Puyallup River 3 gauges
- Yakima River 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Skykomish River flooding right now?
No. The Skykomish River is below flood stage at Gold Bar, WA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Skykomish River?
The Skykomish River is at 4.49 ft at Gold Bar, WA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Skykomish River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Skykomish River, at Gold Bar, WA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Skykomish River it is set for the gauge at Gold Bar, WA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.