Station Name: NF SKOKOMISH R BL STAIRCASE RPDS NR HOODSPORT, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 833 feet

Nearest Address:
Shady Lane Trail
Hoodsport, WA 98548
Mason County

GPS Coordinates: 47.51425666, -123.3298868

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 8 at 10:43AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the south slopes of the Olympics on Wednesday. Snow levels initially around 2000 feet Wednesday morning will rise to 5000 feet by Wednesday afternoon. This will cause the Skokomish River to rise beginning Wednesday and the river could reach flood stage as early as Wednesday morning. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Flood Watch issued March 9 at 10:27AM PDT until March 12 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 10:27 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall over the Olympics will force rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. - 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 5:35AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph on Wednesday. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 9 at 11:01AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Tue March 10, 2026, 5:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall will force rises on the rivers this week with flooding possible on the Chehalis River, Newaukum River and the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, Washington. Rivers will crest late this week or weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.