METHOW − NEAR PATEROS (PATW1)
   State:  Washington
   County:  Okanogan
   Latitude:  48 4' 23" North
   Longitude:  119 59' 27" West
   Elevation:  900 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Spokane

   
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   Action Stage:  
9 ft
   Flood Stage:  
10 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
11 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
12 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for March 14, 2026
Mean Stage: 2.13 ft  Mean Flow: 590 cfs
Max Stage: 3.75 ft  Max Flow: 2070 cfs (2007)
Min Stage:  1.39 ft   Min Flow: 244 cfs (1977)

Statistics based on water years: 1960-2024
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
12.25 ft
Record Flow: 
28800 cfs
Date of Record: 
May 31, 1972

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

Hydrograph plot for PATW1

Data Used In Plot   "label   USGS Observations