Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen, WA
Southwest Washington · USGS gauge 12036000 · Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
Reading time: Oct 24, 1:45 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
- 6th percentile
- Typical range (25th–75th)
- 320–1,100 cfs
- Median for this date
- 534 cfs
- 7-day low / high
- 190 / 216 cfs
Plain-language explanation
Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen is flowing at 190 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT. That is among the lowest flows on record for this time of year: lower than about 94% of the daily flows this gauge has recorded for this date (give or take 7 days) over 102 years of record (1925–2026).
The middle half of those historical flows runs from 320 to 1,100 cfs, with a median of 534 cfs; the lowest 10% of days are at or below 239 cfs and the highest 10% at or above 1,899 cfs.
Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+0.0%). In the last 7 days it ranged from 190 to 216 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 Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen fishable today?
Flowcast's status for the Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen is “Too low”: flow is 190 cfs, well below normal for the date, at the 6th percentile for this date (as of Oct 24, 1:45 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 Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen?
190 cubic feet per second at USGS gauge 12036000 as of Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT, provisional data.
Is the Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen too high or too low right now?
It is on the low side: below the typical range for the date (320 to 1,100 cfs).
Is the Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen rising or falling?
Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+0.0%).
What is a normal flow for the Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen in October?
For this date (give or take 7 days) the median is 534 cfs and the middle half of days runs 320 to 1,100 cfs, over 102 years of USGS record.
7-day trend
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 cfs | Percentile | Status that day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 18 | 211 | 12th | Fishable/Floatable |
| Mon Oct 19 | 214 | 12th | Fishable/Floatable |
| Tue Oct 20 | 208 | 10th | Fishable/Floatable |
| Wed Oct 21 | 207 | 9th | Too low |
| Thu Oct 22 | 202 | 8th | Too low |
| Fri Oct 23 | 190 | 7th | Too low |
| Sat Oct 24 (so far) | 190 | 6th | Too low |
Seasonal context
Shaded band: 10th–90th percentile of daily flows through the year; dashed line: median. Log scale. Dot: today's flow. Based on 102 years of USGS daily data (1925–2026).
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Official resources
- USGS site page for gauge 12036000 (USGS: live readings, history, station details)
- Washington fishing regulations (WDFW)
- Emergency fishing rule changes (WDFW)
- WDFW fishing and stocking reports
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About this gauge
- USGS site
- USGS-12036000
- USGS name
- Wynoochee River Above Save Creek Near Aberdeen, Wa
- Drainage area
- 74 sq mi
- Location
- 47.2990, -123.6532
- Record in this analysis
- 1925–2026
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