White Salmon River at Husum
Washington · Paddling & whitewater
Measured at USGS 14123500 — WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WA · NWS forecast point UNDW1
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:00 PM UTC
On the low side — bony, but runnable in a plastic boat
At 514 CFS, this gauge is running 68% of normal for late July — below the 755 CFS median USGS has recorded for this date across 105 years of record (1916–2026).
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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12 months of flow at Husum
Daily values from USGS gauge 14123500. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Husum
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14.94 ft | 20,100 CFS | Feb 9, 1996 |
| 12.85 ft | 15,300 CFS | Jan 15, 1974 |
| 11.31 ft | 12,400 CFS | Feb 20, 1982 |
| 10.21 ft | 9,980 CFS | Dec 14, 1977 |
| 9.75 ft | 10,300 CFS | Dec 26, 1980 |
| 9.74 ft | 9,640 CFS | Dec 23, 1964 |
| 9.34 ft | 8,250 CFS | Dec 4, 1975 |
| 9.28 ft | 8,360 CFS | Jan 21, 1972 |
| 9.18 ft | 8,160 CFS | Dec 21, 1972 |
| 9.10 ft | 8,000 CFS | Jan 23, 1970 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About White Salmon River at Husum
This gauge measures White Salmon River at Husum, Washington — the reading paddlers, anglers and outfitters on this stretch check before committing to a shuttle.
BZ Corner to Husum Falls; highest rafting density per mile in WA.
Raw CFS means little on its own, so every reading on this page is shown against the USGS median for the same calendar day — 755 CFS for late July, from 105 years of record.
White Salmon River at Husum — common questions
What is the current flow on White Salmon River at Husum?
As of the last reading on this page, White Salmon River at Husum was running 514 CFS at a gage height of 3.44 ft, or 68% of the USGS median for this date. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 14123500, which reports every 15 to 60 minutes.
Is that high or low for this time of year?
The USGS median flow for late July at this gauge is 755 CFS, calculated from 105 years of record (1916–2026). Comparing today's reading against that median is the only way a raw CFS number tells you anything — 200 CFS is a drought on one river and a flood on another.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from this gauge every 15 to 60 minutes. This page bakes in the most recent reading when it is rebuilt, then refreshes live from USGS when you open it. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by USGS.
What is a runnable level on this stretch?
riverlvl deliberately does not publish a runnable range. American Whitewater and the local paddling community maintain the correlations for this reach, and they are the authority. This page gives you the raw inputs — current CFS, gage height, the seasonal median, and the 12-month hydrograph — so you can apply whatever range you trust.
How fast can this gauge come up?
This is a free-flowing gauge, so it rises with rain in the basin. The 12-month chart on this page shows the shape of the past year's rises, which is the best available guide to how flashy this particular reach is.
Where does this data come from?
The flow and gage height come from USGS gauge 14123500, public-domain data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The flood categories, impact statements and forecast come from the National Weather Service's National Water Prediction Service, gauge UNDW1.