USGS gauge at Goldbar. (also available through the NOAA hotline 206-526-8530). Although you can certainly paddle this section much higher than 4000 cfs, it starts to become a bit less suitable as a beginner training ground. The rapids don't become significantly more hazardous as levels rise, but the current is faster and rescues can become more challenging. Those with a strong roll and good boat control skills shouldn't have much problem up to 10,000 cfs at which point features start to wash out.
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| usgs-12134500 | 1300 - 4000 cfs | II | 00h34m | 2850 cfs (rc= 0.6 ) | ||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 4y117d05h03m | Skykomish2 - Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy [AL] |
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5000 | Dave Bowman |