2 USGS Streamgages · North Fork Skagit River system
Newhalem Creek flows and levels
Newhalem Creek is gauged at 2 USGS streamgages in Washington, each tracked by Rivermatics. The mainstem runs about 9 miles (14 km) from headwaters to outlet. It drains into the North Fork Skagit River system. Drainage area at the gauges ranges from 27 square miles at Newhalem Creek near Newhalem, WA up to 29 at Newhalem Creek at Newhalem, WA. The gauged reach falls about 527 feet, from 1,045 feet down to 518.
Gauges on this river, upstream to downstream
Ordered by drainage area, which is how far down the river each gauge sits. April and July figures are long-term median daily flows for that month from the USGS record — historical normals, not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Gauge | State | Drainage sq mi | Elevation ft | April p50 cfs | July p50 cfs | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhalem Creek near Newhalem, WA | WA | 27 | 1,045 | 127.1 | 225.2 | — |
| Newhalem Creek at Newhalem, WA | WA | 29 | 518 | — | — | — |
Common questions
- How many gauges are on the Newhalem Creek?
- Rivermatics tracks 2 USGS streamgages on the Newhalem Creek, across Washington. Each has its own page with the site's full flow record and monthly normals. The river may carry other gauges that publish neither daily values nor discharge statistics; those are not tracked here.
- What river system is the Newhalem Creek part of?
- The Newhalem Creek drains into the North Fork Skagit River system — it is a tributary somewhere in that chain, following the flowpath down to its terminal river. Rivermatics builds this from the USGS/geoconnex reference-mainstem network rather than from names.
- Can I use Newhalem Creek 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.
Other rivers in the North Fork Skagit River system
- Sauk River 3 gauges
- Baker River 2 gauges