Rivers in Washington
Pilchuck River near Snohomish
Below flood stage
9.89ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 1:45 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 10.35 ftFri, Sep 25, 11:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 20.39 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftthe Pilchuck River will cause record major flooding and will likely overtop levees. Flood waters will inundate residences and roads along the river from Menzel Lake Rd. upstream of Granite Falls down through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish...and 28th Place NE near Lake Stevens.
- 20.00 ftthe Pilchuck River will cause flooding of residences and roads along the river from menzel Lake Rd. upstream of Granite Falls down through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish...and 28th Place NE near Lake Stevens.
- 18.00 ftthe Pilchuck River spills out of its banks...flooding residences and roads in low lying areas along the river from Granite Falls downstream through the Lake Stevens area and Snohomish. This includes areas around Sexton Rd. and Orchard Ave in Snohomish.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 24, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 8, 2009 | 20.39 ft |
| 2 | January 5, 2015 | 19.50 ft |
| 3 | February 22, 2012 | 19.20 ft |
| 4 | December 16, 1999 | 19.16 ft |
| 5 | November 6, 2006 | 19.14 ft |
| 6 | February 8, 1996 | 18.18 ft |
| 7 | November 7, 2008 | 17.90 ft |
| 8 | October 22, 2019 | 17.78 ft |
| 9 | January 25, 1993 | 17.71 ft |
| 10 | December 20, 1994 | 17.69 ft |
| 11 | December 11, 2025 | 17.67 ft |
| 12 | March 31, 2011 | 17.17 ft |
| 13 | December 12, 2010 | 17.05 ft |
| 14 | March 24, 2007 | 16.92 ft |
| 15 | December 23, 2013 | 16.85 ft |
| 16 | November 25, 2004 | 16.80 ft |
| 17 | December 3, 2007 | 16.78 ft |
| 18 | October 21, 2003 | 16.73 ft |
| 19 | January 9, 2013 | 16.62 ft |
| 20 | November 19, 2003 | 16.51 ft |
| 21 | January 21, 2011 | 16.38 ft |
| 22 | October 30, 1997 | 16.19 ft |
| 23 | December 11, 2004 | 16.03 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 11, 2025: 17.67 ft
- October 22, 2019: 17.78 ft
- January 5, 2015: 19.50 ft
- December 23, 2013: 16.85 ft
- January 9, 2013: 16.62 ft
- February 22, 2012: 19.20 ft
- March 31, 2011: 17.17 ft
- January 21, 2011: 16.38 ft
- December 12, 2010: 17.05 ft
- January 8, 2009: 20.39 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.