River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SNAW1
In brief
The Snohomish River at Snohomish, WA read 14.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.97 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SNAW1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.15 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 2 | 33.50 ft | 1990-11-25 |
| 3 | 33.49 ft | 2006-11-08 |
| 4 | 33.47 ft | 2009-01-08 |
| 5 | 33.16 ft | 1975-12-04 |
| 6 | 33.11 ft | 1995-11-29 |
| 7 | 32.86 ft | 1986-11-24 |
| 8 | 32.72 ft | 1990-11-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
the Snohomish River will cause minor flooding of lowlands not protected by levees and on the Old Snohomish-Monroe highway. A stage of 25 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will flood several roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway...and low areas of the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A stage of 27 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds roughly to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will flood several roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway and Riverview Road...and low areas of the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A stage of 28 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will flood low farm lands and several roads...including Riverview Rd and the Snohomish-Monroe highway. Hide tidal levels could worsen flooding on the lower delta and Ebey Island. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 29 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will flood low farm lands and several roads...including Riverview Rd and the Snohomish-Monroe highway. Hide tidal levels could worsen flooding on the lower delta and Ebey Island. Levees may be damaged. Berms start overtopping at this level. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. This stage on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will cause major flooding. Flood waters will likely overtop levees...with major levee damage possible. Flood waters will inundate much of the valley and many roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 31 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will cause major flooding. Overtopping begins at French Slough area. Flood waters will likely overtop other levees...with major levee damage possible. Flood waters will inundate much of the lowlands and many roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 32 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
the Snohomish River will cause severe near record flooding. Flood waters will likely overtop levees...with major levee damage possible. Flood waters will inundate much of the river valley...including SR2 west of Monroe...SR9 and the Lowell-Snohomish River Rd. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 33 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
WDFW stocked the Snohomish River 1 time in 2026, 90 fish in total. Coho at Fry.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coho | 90 | April 2026 |
WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →
No. The Snohomish River at Snohomish is at 14.03 ft, 5.97 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
The highest crest on record is 34.15 ft, on 2025-12-11.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SNAW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12155500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.