Public Atlas.
USGS GAUGE READINGS

River levels begin
with a station.

A river changes along its course. Choose a named USGS gauge to see its latest measured stage and exact observation time.

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Aerial view of the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, Washington
Aerial view of the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, Washington · 2021-07-13 17:09:26. Dicklyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized; display crop.

Find a gauge by river, town or station.

GAUGE SNAPSHOT

5 river stations

Gauge height is local to each station. It is not comparable across rivers or a safety rating.

READING A RIVER GAUGE

One number, one exact location.

USGS gauge height measures water surface relative to a local gauge datum, not feet above sea level. A stage of 10 feet at one station is not equivalent to 10 feet at another. For flood forecasts and warnings, check the National Weather Service and local authorities.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Go beyond the number.