River stage
Wenatchee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Wenatchee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Wenatchee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Wenatchee River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor | 16.58 ft | no flood stage set |
| Peshastin | 1.52 ft | normal, steady |
| Plain | 1.33 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Wenatchee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Peshastin, WA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yakima River 9 gauges
- Skykomish River 1 gauge
- Snoqualmie River 3 gauges
- Cedar River (WA) 2 gauges
- Snohomish River 3 gauges
- Columbia River 19 gauges
- Skagit River 5 gauges
- Puyallup River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wenatchee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Wenatchee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Wenatchee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Peshastin is at 1.52 ft.
Where is the Wenatchee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Wenatchee River in Washington.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.