COWLITZ − AT KELSO (KELW1)
   State:  Washington
   County:  Cowlitz
   Latitude:  46 8' 34" North
   Longitude:  122 54' 56" West
   Elevation:  2 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Portland
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   Action Stage:  19.5 ft
   Flood Stage:  21.5 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  24.5 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  26.5 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for January 29, 2026
Mean Flow: 868 cfs
Max Flow: 4020 cfs (1965)
Min Flow: 84 cfs (1977)

Statistics based on water years: 1951-1984
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 29.5 ft
Date of Record: February 9, 1996

The 4-10 Day Trend Forecast is based on model guidance and uncertainty during this period is greater.

Hydrograph plot for KELW1

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Hydrograph plot for KELW1

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