Forecasts & Current River Conditions

Nooksack River Forecasted Flood Levels

Please note freezing weather may affect river gauges and limit real time data collection. Current and forecasted river levels are linked below for three gauge locations along the Nooksack River and South Fork. High water level terms like action, minor, moderate, and major are defined by the National Weather Service. When forecasted flows are predicted to reach near-flood or "action" levels, check weather and flood forecasts frequently and pay attention to any changes in the forecast. 

• South Fork Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge
• Nooksack River at North Cedarville
• Nooksack River at Ferndale

Weather Forecasts & Alerts

• National Weather Service, Seattle
• Current watches, warnings, or advisories for Whatcom County
• The Weather Channel
• University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences
• Environment Canada Public Weather Alerts

River Level & Flood Forecasts

Use the links below to check current river levels and forecasts around the region. Click on the symbols in the Nooksack River basin for detailed information at that river gauge location.

• 5-Day Forecast
• 10-Day Forecast - This site provides the best 10-day advanced river level forecast for rain events. 
• USGS Streamflow Data for Washington - Click on the dots for more information about each gauge. Or visit these direct stream gauge site pages:
  • Nooksack River at Ferndale
  • Nooksack River Near Lynden
  • Nooksack River at Everson
  • Nooksack River at North Cedarville
  • South Fork Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge
  • Middle Fork Nooksack River Near Deming
  • North Fork Nooksack River Below Cascade Creek, Glacier
• USGS Overflow Webcams- View photos of current and recent road conditions
  • Nooksack River Overflow at Emerson Road in Everson
  • Nooksack River Overflow at Highway 544 in Everson (between Blair Drive and Nooksack Valley Middle School)

Coastal Storm Surge Forecasts

• NOAA Tidal Surge Information for Cherry Point