Station Name: SOUTH FORK TOLT RIVER NEAR INDEX, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,896 feet

Nearest Address:
NFS Rd 6270
Baring, WA 98019
King County

GPS Coordinates: 47.7067714, -121.6001069

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 12:11PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 12:11 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

Rainfall of 2 to 7 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Heavy rainfall of 0.75 up to 4 inches is expected over the next 30 hours. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Over the last couple days at least one landslide has been reported in King County. More landslides are possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

Flood Watch issued March 20 at 5:17AM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:17 AM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:15AM PDT until March 22 at 1:14AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 1:15 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. .Heavy rain in the Central Cascades Thursday into Friday morning will push the Snohomish river near Monroe into major flood stage around noon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause major flooding...inundating farm land...roads...and some residential areas. Levees will likely suffer damage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 17 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM PDT Friday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.0 feet around noon today. The river will keep rising this afternoon cresting near 18.1 feet tonight. The river will begin receding Saturday falling below flood stage late Saturday afternoon or evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 115 PM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 4:15AM PDT until March 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:15 AM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar. * WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd... Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM PDT Friday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 20 at 4:56PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:56 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Area rivers will still be rising into Saturday, with multiple cresting into Sunday. The rain has largely ended for the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.