Nooksack River & Whatcom Water Levels

Real-time stream gauge data for the Nooksack River at Ferndale, WA — the main-stem gauge below the forks. Water levels, discharge, and historical flow from the US Geological Survey.

Real-time water data for all USGS monitoring stations across Washington State including stream flow, lake levels, and groundwater.

NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauges for the Seattle/Tacoma forecast office. Flood categories, river stage forecasts, and hydrographs for western Washington rivers.

Whatcom County's river monitoring page covering the Saxon Bridge, North Cedarville, and Ferndale gauges on the Nooksack, with links to forecasts and flood-stage terminology.

Washington Department of Ecology water resource information including water rights, water quality monitoring, and watershed management.

Lake Whatcom watershed management program. Water quality data, watershed protection information, and resources for Bellingham's primary drinking water source.