USGS Streamgage 12452550
Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA
Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA is USGS streamgage 12452550 in Washington, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17020009. It sits on the Chelan River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. Discharge records at this site go back to 2017.
Gauge details
- State
- Washington
- Gauge elevation
- 725 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 17020009
- Coordinates
- 47.80793, -119.98576
- USGS site number
- 12452550
- Records begin
- 2017-11-01 (9 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 9 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
Only 5 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | — | 174.7 | — | |
| April | — | 249.6 | — | |
| May | — | 210.3 | — | |
| October | — | 169.4 | — | |
| November | 237.6 | 253.5 | 272.7 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA normally run highest?
- November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 253.5 cfs, against 169.4 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA?
- It depends on the month. In November, half of days historically fall near 253.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 237.6 and 272.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 12452550 begin in 2017, about 9 years, covering roughly 1,348 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA?
- The gauge sits at 47.80793, -119.98576, in Washington, in hydrologic subbasin 17020009, at an elevation of about 725 feet.
- Can I use Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.
Upstream and downstream on the Chelan River
Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Chelan River in full.
- Chelan River at Chelan, WA 924 sq mi
- Chelan River at Habitat 4 Channel at Chelan Falls, WA this page