Methow River near Pateros
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10' - Flood
11' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:15 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.27 ft
Flow: 0.675 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 2.26 | 0.668 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 2.26 | 0.668 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 2.31 | 0.701 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 2.33 | 0.714 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 2.33 | 0.714 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 2.34 | 0.721 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 2.34 | 0.721 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 2.34 | 0.721 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 2.34 | 0.721 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 2.34 | 0.721 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.728 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 2.37 | 0.741 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 2.49 | 0.826 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 2.74 | 1.02 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 3.05 | 1.29 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 3.27 | 1.51 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 3.37 | 1.62 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 3.39 | 1.64 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 3.41 | 1.66 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 3.45 | 1.71 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 3.54 | 1.81 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 3.66 | 1.95 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 3.75 | 2.07 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 3.77 | 2.09 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 3.75 | 2.07 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 3.69 | 1.99 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 3.64 | 1.93 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 3.59 | 1.87 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 3.57 | 1.85 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 3.59 | 1.87 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 3.64 | 1.93 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 3.72 | 2.03 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 3.72 | 2.03 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 3.68 | 1.98 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 3.66 | 1.95 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 2.27 | 0.675 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 1:30 PM 12/5 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
12' -
Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
10' -
Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 31, 1972 | 12.25 |
| Jun 17, 1974 | 11.26 |
| May 31, 1983 | 10.68 |
| May 10, 2018 | 10.65 |
| May 19, 2006 | 10.63 |
| Jun 22, 1967 | 10.61 |
| May 5, 2023 | 10.57 |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 10.52 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 10.31 |
| May 19, 2008 | 10.21 |
| May 13, 1971 | 9.97 |
| May 21, 1968 | 9.81 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 9.5 |
| May 16, 1997 | 9.5 |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 9.44 |
| Jun 6, 1978 | 9.27 |
| May 24, 1969 | 9.03 |
| May 30, 1995 | 8.97 |
| Jun 15, 1982 | 8.96 |
| Jun 4, 1970 | 8.87 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
