Methow River near Pateros
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10' - Flood
11' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 PM PST 12/8/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.28 ft
Flow: 0.681 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/9 | 2.5 | 0.833 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 2.83 | 1.09 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 3.21 | 1.45 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 3.41 | 1.66 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 3.42 | 1.67 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 3.37 | 1.62 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 3.36 | 1.61 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 3.44 | 1.7 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 3.63 | 1.92 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 3.85 | 2.2 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 4.03 | 2.44 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 4.16 | 2.62 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 4.21 | 2.69 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 4.18 | 2.65 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 4.09 | 2.53 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 4.01 | 2.41 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 3.92 | 2.29 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 3.85 | 2.2 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 3.78 | 2.1 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 3.72 | 2.03 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 3.67 | 1.97 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 3.63 | 1.92 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 3.6 | 1.88 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 3.58 | 1.86 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 3.56 | 1.83 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 3.55 | 1.82 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 3.54 | 1.81 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 3.53 | 1.8 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 3.54 | 1.81 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 1.86 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 3.68 | 1.98 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 3.79 | 2.12 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 3.87 | 2.22 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 3.91 | 2.28 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 3.9 | 2.26 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 3.87 | 2.22 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 3.84 | 2.18 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM 12/9 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 12:00 AM 12/9 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 11:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 11:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 11:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 11:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 10:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 10:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 10:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 10:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 9:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 9:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 9:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 9:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 8:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 8:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 8:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 8:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 7:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 7:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 7:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 7:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 6:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 6:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 6:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 6:00 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 5:45 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 5:30 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 5:15 PM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.681 |
| 5:00 PM 12/8 | 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.
