Methow River near Pateros
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10' - Flood
11' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:15 PM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.15 ft
Flow: 6.18 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/17 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 6.24 | 6.38 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 6.22 | 6.34 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 6 | 5.85 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 5.84 | 5.51 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 5.68 | 5.18 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 5.54 | 4.9 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 5.42 | 4.67 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 5.31 | 4.46 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 5.23 | 4.32 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 5.15 | 4.17 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 5.08 | 4.05 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.02 | 3.94 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 4.93 | 3.79 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 4.89 | 3.72 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 4.85 | 3.66 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 4.81 | 3.59 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 4.77 | 3.53 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 4.73 | 3.46 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 4.7 | 3.41 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 4.66 | 3.35 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 4.63 | 3.3 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 4.59 | 3.24 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 4.56 | 3.2 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 4.52 | 3.14 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 4.49 | 3.09 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 4.46 | 3.05 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 4.42 | 2.99 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 4.39 | 2.94 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 4.36 | 2.9 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 4.32 | 2.84 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 4.29 | 2.8 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 4.26 | 2.76 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 9:30 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 9:15 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 8:45 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 8:30 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 8:15 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 7:45 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 7:30 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 7:15 PM 12/16 | 6.14 | 6.16 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 6:45 PM 12/16 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 6:30 PM 12/16 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 6:15 PM 12/16 | 6.15 | 6.18 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 6.16 | 6.2 |
| 5:45 PM 12/16 | 6.16 | 6.2 |
| 5:30 PM 12/16 | 6.16 | 6.2 |
| 5:15 PM 12/16 | 6.17 | 6.22 |
| 5:00 PM 12/16 | 6.17 | 6.22 |
| 4:45 PM 12/16 | 6.17 | 6.22 |
| 4:30 PM 12/16 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 4:15 PM 12/16 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 3:45 PM 12/16 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 3:30 PM 12/16 | 6.18 | 6.25 |
| 3:15 PM 12/16 | 6.19 | 6.27 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 6.19 | 6.27 |
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.
