River stage
Mt Vernon, Skagit River
- River level
- 10.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 14.87 ft
- Recent low
- 10.42 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MVEW1
- 30-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Average
- 11.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.73 ft
In brief
The Skagit River at Mt Vernon, WA read 10.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.55 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MVEW1
Water 53 °F (12 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.73 ft | 2025-12-12 |
| 2 | 37.37 ft | 1990-11-25 |
| 3 | 37.34 ft | 1995-11-30 |
| 4 | 37.32 ft | 2021-11-16 |
| 5 | 37.00 ft | 1906-11-11 |
| 6 | 36.85 ft | 1951-02-11 |
| 7 | 36.61 ft | 1990-11-11 |
| 8 | 36.19 ft | 2003-10-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
the Skagit River will cause minor flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 30.00 ft
the Skagit River will flood from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 32.00 ft
the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands and residential areas. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 34.00 ft
the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands and residential areas, including the Gages Slough area. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
- 36.00 ft
the Skagit River will cause severe near record flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate and possibly damage many roads...farmlands and residential areas. Levees may be damaged. Flood areas will also include headwaters...tributaries...and other streams in the Skagit basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Skagit River
WDFW stocked the Skagit River 1 time in 2026, 14,465 fish in total. Coho at Fingerling.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coho | 14,465 | January 2026 |
WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Skagit River flooding at Mt Vernon?
No. The Skagit River at Mt Vernon is at 10.95 ft, 12.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mt Vernon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23.5 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Skagit River has been at Mt Vernon?
The highest crest on record is 37.73 ft, on 2025-12-12.
Is the Skagit River high or low right now at Mt Vernon?
At 10.95 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Mt Vernon, Skagit River?
The water temperature at Mt Vernon, Skagit River is 53 °F (11.7 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MVEW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12200500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.