River stage
Gold Bar, Skykomish River
- River level
- 4.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 6.40 ft
- Recent low
- 4.11 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLBW1
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Average
- 4.71 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.51 ft
In brief
The Skykomish River at Gold Bar, WA read 4.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.71 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLBW1
Water 50 °F (10 °C) · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.51 ft | 2006-11-06 |
| 2 | 24.03 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 3 | 22.49 ft | 1990-11-24 |
| 4 | 22.23 ft | 2015-11-17 |
| 5 | 21.34 ft | 1980-12-26 |
| 6 | 21.28 ft | 1933-12-21 |
| 7 | 21.01 ft | 1990-11-10 |
| 8 | 20.73 ft | 2003-10-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause minor flooding of low pasture lands and low lying roads...including Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 15 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
- 16.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause minor flooding of low pasture lands and some roads along the river...including Ben Howard road...Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 16 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
- 17.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd...Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
- 19.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause major flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will inundate portions of downtown Sultan...most roads and the Tualco Valley area near Monroe. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 19 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
- 21.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause major flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie River confluence. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate roads...residential areas...and farm land. Extensive bank erosion is likely. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 21 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
- 22.00 ft
the Skykomish River will cause severe...near record flooding from Index downstream to Monroe. The river will flood many homes...cover much of the farmland...close most roads and overtop most dikes. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skykomish River Basin. A stage of 22 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 4 in the Snohomish County flood program.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Skykomish River
WDFW stocked the Skykomish River 3 times in 2026, 255,845 fish in total. Steelhead at Smolt and Yearling.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Steelhead | 139,978 | April 2026 |
| Steelhead | 25,281 | April 2026 |
| Steelhead | 90,586 | April 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 Skykomish River flooding at Gold Bar?
No. The Skykomish River at Gold Bar is at 4.49 ft, 7.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Gold Bar?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12.2 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Skykomish River has been at Gold Bar?
The highest crest on record is 24.51 ft, on 2006-11-06.
Is the Skykomish River high or low right now at Gold Bar?
At 4.49 ft it is higher than 46% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Gold Bar, Skykomish River?
The water temperature at Gold Bar, Skykomish River is 50 °F (10.1 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLBW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12134500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.