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Photo: Winthrop, WA - view across Methow River from Shafer Museum 01 by Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

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Use caution

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

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 12448500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
197 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
9.79 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge METHOW RIVER AT WINTHROP, WA (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Methow River

H: 90° L: 61°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
75°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
20%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
79°
3 AM
Overcast
76°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
12 PM
Light drizzle
87°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
9 PM
Smoky haze
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Methow River?
Methow River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Methow River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Methow River rated?
Methow River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 54 reviews.

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