South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge
Critical Stages
6.9' - Action
8' - Flood
8.5' - Moderate
9.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.16 ft
Flow: 1.09 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 2.88 | 1.96 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 4.38 | 4.39 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 4.45 | 4.51 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 3.85 | 3.52 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 3.54 | 2.96 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 3.15 | 2.34 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 3.23 | 2.47 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 3.19 | 2.4 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 3.24 | 2.48 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 4.61 | 4.78 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 6.04 | 7.5 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 5.37 | 6.15 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 4.72 | 4.97 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 4.29 | 4.24 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 4.5 | 4.59 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 5.1 | 5.64 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 5.34 | 6.09 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 5.87 | 7.14 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 6 | 7.41 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 5.66 | 6.72 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 5 | 5.46 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 4.72 | 4.97 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 4.6 | 4.76 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 4.51 | 4.61 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 4.22 | 4.13 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 4.45 | 4.51 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 4.58 | 4.73 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 4.21 | 4.11 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 4.06 | 3.88 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 3.86 | 3.53 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 3.69 | 3.22 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 3.53 | 2.95 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 3.36 | 2.67 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 3.22 | 2.45 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 3.15 | 2.34 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 3.18 | 2.39 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 2.16 | 1.09 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 2.13 | 1.06 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 2.11 | 1.04 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 2.07 | 1 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 2.05 | 0.98 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 2.04 | 0.971 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 2 | 0.933 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 1.98 | 0.915 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 1.95 | 0.888 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | 1.92 | 0.861 |
| 1:30 PM 12/5 | 1.89 | 0.834 |
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | 1.85 | 0.8 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 1.82 | 0.775 |
| 12:45 PM 12/5 | 1.82 | 0.775 |
| 12:30 PM 12/5 | 1.81 | 0.766 |
| 12:15 PM 12/5 | 1.79 | 0.75 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 1.8 | 0.758 |
| 11:45 AM 12/5 | 1.76 | 0.725 |
| 11:30 AM 12/5 | 1.77 | 0.733 |
| 11:15 AM 12/5 | 1.76 | 0.725 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 1.76 | 0.725 |
| 10:45 AM 12/5 | 1.74 | 0.709 |
| 10:30 AM 12/5 | 1.73 | 0.701 |
| 10:15 AM 12/5 | 1.74 | 0.709 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 1.73 | 0.701 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 1.74 | 0.709 |
| 9:30 AM 12/5 | 1.72 | 0.694 |
| 9:15 AM 12/5 | 1.73 | 0.701 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 1.72 | 0.694 |
| 8:45 AM 12/5 | 1.72 | 0.694 |
9.5' -
the Nooksack River floodwaters will be deep and swift...inundating farms, roads and residential areas including the town of Acme. Many roads will be impassable and severe erosion may affect river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the South Fork Nooksack River Basin.
8.5' -
the Nooksack River flooding will be widespread with swift water covering farm lands and many roads. Highway 9 north of Acme may be impassable. Erosion may affect some river banks.
8' -
the Nooksack River floodwaters will inundate much of the low farm lands along the river...with water over some roadways...including potentially Highway 9 north of Acme.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | 9.54 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 9.54 |
| Nov 17, 2015 | 9.26 |
| Dec 12, 2010 | 8.78 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 8.69 |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 8.45 |
| Nov 28, 2021 | 8.18 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 8.14 |
| Oct 22, 2019 | 8.03 |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 8.03 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 8.01 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 8.01 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 7.78 |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 7.77 |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 7.64 |
| Nov 23, 2011 | 7.53 |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 7.53 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 7.35 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | 7.19 |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 7.15 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
