CARBON RIVER NEAR FAIRFAX, WA
Is CARBON RIVER NEAR FAIRFAX, WA flooding right now?
No — CARBON RIVER NEAR FAIRFAX, WA is at 6.41 ft, 7.1 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
6.41 ft
Streamflow
298 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.93 ft on Mon, Nov 6, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.6 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.93 ft | 2006-11-06 |
| 16.15 ft | 2025-12-09 |
| 15.85 ft | 1996-02-08 |
| 15.82 ft | 2008-11-12 |
| 15.75 ft | 2009-01-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK AT SOUTH PRAIRIE, WA | 8.2 mi | Pierce County |
| PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ORTING, WA | 8.3 mi | Pierce County |
| PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ELECTRON, WA | 8.6 mi | Pierce County |
| WHITE RIVER NEAR BUCKLEY, WA | 9.4 mi | King County |
| WHITE RIVER FLUME AT BUCKLEY, WA | 9.8 mi | Pierce County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.