Station Name: SKYKOMISH RIVER NEAR GOLD BAR, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 266 feet

Nearest Address:
US 2
Gold Bar, WA 98251
Snohomish County

GPS Coordinates: 47.83732546, -121.6667809

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 11:26AM PDT until March 22 at 9:34AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County. .Rain will continue today and will increase overnight with 2 to 3 inches expected. Rivers will recede throughout the day before rising again Friday night. * WHAT...Near moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM PDT Thursday was 27.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. It will then rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to 25.8 feet late Saturday morning. It will fall below flood stage again Saturday evening and continue to fall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 afternoon at 1230 PM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 5:30PM PDT until March 20 at 5:15AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 5:30 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, feet...the Snohomish River will locally spill over its banks into low pasture lands along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM PDT Thursday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hover near 15.0 feet, or minor flood stage, through this evening before gradually lowering to 14.6 feet late tomorrow evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.9 feet on 12/13/1966. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 130 AM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 19 at 4:32PM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 4:32 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:45 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 Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades through Friday. Rainfall rates in the mountains will peak into Friday. This will create a double (or even triple) crest scenario on Friday, pushing some rivers back above flood stage. The Snoqualmie and Snohomish Rivers will likely remain above flood stage. The rivers most likely to go back above flood stage Friday are the Skykomish and Tolt Rivers. New rivers likely to exceed flood stage are the Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers, with the latest forecast showing the Skagit River to rise into Moderate Flood stage and just below Major Flood stage. - 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.

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 Warning issued March 19 at 8:11PM PDT until March 21 at 8:59AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 8:11 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause minor flooding of low pasture lands and low lying roads...including Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 15 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 11/01/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 415 AM PDT.