Cowlitz River conditions in Washington
1 of 2 Cowlitz River gauges in Washington are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Cowlitz River at Packwood (5th percentile, Too low); the furthest above is Cowlitz River at Castle Rock (41st percentile, Fishable/Floatable).
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
1Fishable/Floatable1Too low
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Castle Rock | Fishable/Floatable | 4,150 cfs | 41st pct. | ● steady |
| At Packwood | Too low | 242 cfs | 5th pct. | ● steady |
A river can be in very different shape at different gauges (tributaries, dams and diversions). Statuses compare each gauge's current flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.