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Chelan Falls Park

Chelan Falls, Washington · Park

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 12452550, 0.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 176 ft³/s near Chelan Falls Park 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 12452550, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
176 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
13.53 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHELAN R AT HABITAT 4 CHANNEL AT CHELAN FALLS, WA (0.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.

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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.