What is the current flow on Cowlitz River?
Cowlitz River is currently flowing at 373 cfs at USGS gauge 14226500 as of Oct 1, 6:00 PM UTC.
Cowlitz River at Packwood Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.07 ft
Flow 373 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 6:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 373 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 432 cfs).
Flow
373 cfs
Gauge Height
1.07 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 38% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 290 to 373 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 14226500 is a public stream gauge on Cowlitz River in Washington. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Cowlitz River is not available on this page yet. Open Cowlitz River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Cowlitz River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- COWLITZ RIVER AT RANDLE, WA · 14.3 mi
- COWLITZ RIVER NEAR RANDLE, WA · 22.2 mi
- COWLITZ RIVER NEAR KOSMOS, WA · 22.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CISPUS RIVER AB YELLOWJACKET CREEK NEAR RANDLE, WA · 14.0 mi
- CISPUS RIVER NEAR RANDLE, WA · 14.4 mi
- NISQUALLY RIVER NEAR NATIONAL, WA · 21.5 mi
- LAKE SCANEWA NEAR KOSMOS, WA · 22.8 mi
- MINERAL CREEK NEAR MINERAL, WA · 23.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cowlitz River above or below normal right now?
Cowlitz River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 373 cfs, compared with a typical median of 432 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cowlitz River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cowlitz River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cowlitz River?
Other gauges on Cowlitz River worth checking include COWLITZ RIVER AT RANDLE, WA (14.3 miles away), COWLITZ RIVER NEAR RANDLE, WA (22.2 miles away), COWLITZ RIVER NEAR KOSMOS, WA (22.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Cowlitz River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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