Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

USGS gauge at Goldbar. (also available through the NOAA hotline 206-526-8530). Best when the gauge is between 2,000 and 5,000 cfs. Below 2,000 cfs is a good level for intermediates ready for their first class III run. At levels between 5,000 and 10,000 cfs this run is for experienced paddlers and above 10,000 cfs you had better be regular.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SKYKOMISH RIVER NEAR GOLD BAR, WA
usgs-12134500 1500 - 10000 cfs III+(IV) 00h51m 6810 cfs (rc= 0.6 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
1500 -10000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable III+(IV)

Report - Reports of Skykomish 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Skykomish [WA] Ned's Needle 3500 cfs Thomas O'Keefe
Skykomish [WA] Ned's Needle n/a Thomas O'Keefe
5y78d18h19m Skykomish [WA] How-To Run Boulder Drop at ~1400 cfs 1400 Travis McElfresh
5y229d18h19m Skykomish [WA] Find the Duckie! n/a MICHAEL HORNER
6y190d10h19m Skykomish [WA] Mt. Index, Risa 3400 cfs Thomas O'Keefe
8y140d10h19m Skykomish [WA] Cherish at Skyfest Rodeo 2400 cfs Thomas O'Keefe