Methow River near Pateros
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10' - Flood
11' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:15 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.98 ft
Flow: 5.81 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/16 | 6 | 5.85 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.28 | 6.47 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.41 | 6.78 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.41 | 6.78 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 6.36 | 6.66 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 6.35 | 6.64 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.36 | 6.66 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 6.38 | 6.71 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 6.34 | 6.61 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 6.24 | 6.38 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 6.09 | 6.05 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 5.92 | 5.68 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 5.76 | 5.34 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 5.61 | 5.04 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 5.49 | 4.8 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 5.39 | 4.61 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 5.3 | 4.44 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 5.22 | 4.3 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 5.15 | 4.17 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.09 | 4.07 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 5.04 | 3.98 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 5 | 3.91 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 4.95 | 3.82 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 4.92 | 3.77 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 4.88 | 3.71 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 4.84 | 3.64 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 4.8 | 3.58 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 4.76 | 3.51 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 4.73 | 3.46 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 4.69 | 3.4 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 4.66 | 3.35 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 4.62 | 3.29 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 4.59 | 3.24 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 4.55 | 3.18 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 4.52 | 3.14 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 4.48 | 3.08 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 4.45 | 3.03 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 5.98 | 5.81 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 5.97 | 5.78 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 5.96 | 5.76 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 5.94 | 5.72 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 5.93 | 5.7 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 5.91 | 5.66 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 5.9 | 5.63 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 5.88 | 5.59 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 5.86 | 5.55 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 5.85 | 5.53 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 5.83 | 5.49 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 5.8 | 5.42 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 5.78 | 5.38 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 5.76 | 5.34 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 5.74 | 5.3 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 5.71 | 5.24 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 5.68 | 5.18 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 5.65 | 5.12 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 5.62 | 5.06 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 5.59 | 5 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 4.94 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 5.53 | 4.88 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 5.49 | 4.8 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 5.46 | 4.74 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 5.42 | 4.67 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 5.39 | 4.61 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 5.36 | 4.55 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 5.32 | 4.48 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 5.28 | 4.41 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 5.25 | 4.35 |
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.
