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Skamokawa Creek

Washington · River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 14246900, 14.4 miles away, reports a streamflow of 152,000 ft³/s near Skamokawa Creek but no water-temperature reading.

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14246900, as of Aug 23, 4:50 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 146,000 ft³/s over 36 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:50 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
152,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.23 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 146,000 ft³/s over 36 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLUMBIA RIVER AT PORT WESTWARD, NEAR QUINCY, OR (14.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:50 PM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.