Station Name: SAUK RIVER AT DARRINGTON, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,230 feet

Nearest Address:
North Sauk River Road
Darrington, WA 98241
Snohomish County

GPS Coordinates: 48.2498311, -121.5845688

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 9 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. This amount of rain that has been observed will continue to 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 multiple slides have been reported across locations of western Washington. 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 over the weekend 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 Warning issued March 20 at 10:36PM PDT until March 21 at 10:28AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 10:36 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 6:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Stillaguamish River at Arlington. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will locally spill over its banks. Minor flooding around Silvana will occur... including over Pioneer Highway. A stage of 14 feet on the Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:25 PM PDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:25 PM PDT Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.7 feet Monday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 645 AM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 20 at 6:50PM PDT until March 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

* 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...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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 rivers cresting over the weekend. - 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 21 at 1:39AM PDT until March 22 at 3:04AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * 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 1:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PDT Saturday was 18.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 5.8 feet late Tuesday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 02/16/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 945 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 21 at 1:39AM PDT until March 22 at 4:55PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 30.3 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 AM PDT Saturday was 30.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 30.4 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.2 feet on 01/31/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 945 AM PDT.