Check the Sultan gauge below Powerplant. This run is at an optimum level around 1000 cfs. The canyon can be run as low as 350 cfs. Since flows are determined by powerhouse operations, you can try calling the powerhouse at 425-783-5549 (Try Barry Chrisman at extension 4 or his direct line which is 425-783-8804) if you want current information on what flows might be. The folks there have been great about providing information for paddlers.
| Name | Range | Updated | Level | ||||||
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| SULTAN RIVER BELOW POWERPLANT NEAR SULTAN, WA | |||||||||
| usgs-12138160 | 350 - 3000 cfs | 01h20m | 1590 cfs (rc= 0.5 ) | ||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| Lower Sultan [WA] |
Top half of Last Nasty |
550 | Brian Vogt | |
| Sultan [WA] |
Sultan Powerplant access |
1230 cfs | Thomas O'Keefe | |
| Sultan [WA] |
New Bridge |
n/a | Thomas O'Keefe | |
| Sultan [WA] |
Powerhouse Access Trail |
770 cfs | Thomas O'Keefe | |
| 5y263d04h48m | Sultan [WA] |
Main Drop of Last Nasty (Small File) |
800cfs | Kennet Belenky |
| 7y216d04h48m | Sultan [WA] |
Last Nasty |
1600 cfs | Thomas O'Keefe |