Bogachiel River near Forks, WA

Olympic Peninsula · USGS gauge 12042800 · Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

Too low119 cfs● steady (+0% in 24 h)

Reading time: Oct 24, 1:30 PM PDT · Provisional data

Flow is far below normal for the date. Expect shallow riffles and slower water; some stretches may be hard to float and fish can be stressed by low flows. Check local reports for the specific stretch.

Vs. normal for this date
5th percentile
Typical range (25th–75th)
252–1,725 cfs
Median for this date
690 cfs
7-day low / high
114 / 196 cfs

Plain-language explanation

Bogachiel River near Forks is flowing at 119 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of Oct 24, 1:30 PM PDT. That is among the lowest flows on record for this time of year: lower than about 95% of the daily flows this gauge has recorded for this date (give or take 7 days) over 14 years of record (1975–2026).

The middle half of those historical flows runs from 252 to 1,725 cfs, with a median of 690 cfs; the lowest 10% of days are at or below 138 cfs and the highest 10% at or above 3,318 cfs.

Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+0.0%). In the last 7 days it ranged from 114 to 196 cfs.

Why this status: Flow is at or below the seasonal 10th percentile and in the lower 40% of all days on record.

Quick answers

Is the Bogachiel River near Forks fishable today?

Flowcast's status for the Bogachiel River near Forks is “Too low”: flow is 119 cfs, well below normal for the date, at the 5th percentile for this date (as of Oct 24, 1:30 PM PDT). That describes flow only. It says nothing about water clarity, temperature, fish activity, access or fishing regulations.

What is the current flow of the Bogachiel River near Forks?

119 cubic feet per second at USGS gauge 12042800 as of Oct 24, 1:30 PM PDT, provisional data.

Is the Bogachiel River near Forks too high or too low right now?

It is on the low side: below the typical range for the date (252 to 1,725 cfs).

Is the Bogachiel River near Forks rising or falling?

Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+0.0%).

What is a normal flow for the Bogachiel River near Forks in October?

For this date (give or take 7 days) the median is 690 cfs and the middle half of days runs 252 to 1,725 cfs, over 14 years of USGS record.

7-day trend

102128155182208Sun 10/18Mon 10/19Tue 10/20Wed 10/21Thu 10/22Fri 10/23Sat 10/24

Hourly flow in cfs, Pacific time. The shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile) for this date, shown when it falls within the chart.

Day (Pacific)Mean cfsPercentileStatus that day
Sun Oct 1817428thFishable/Floatable
Mon Oct 1915218thFishable/Floatable
Tue Oct 2014116thFishable/Floatable
Wed Oct 2113311thFishable/Floatable
Thu Oct 221279thToo low
Fri Oct 231237thToo low
Sat Oct 24 (so far)1195thToo low

Seasonal context

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Shaded band: 10th–90th percentile of daily flows through the year; dashed line: median. Log scale. Dot: today's flow. Based on 14 years of USGS daily data (1975–2026).

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About this gauge

USGS site
USGS-12042800
USGS name
Bogachiel River Near Forks, Wa
Drainage area
111 sq mi
Location
47.8944, -124.3571
Record in this analysis
1975–2026
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.

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