Cedar River at Renton, WA
Is Cedar River at Renton, WA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Renton, WA measured 7.95 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.95 ft
Streamflow
129 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.13 ft on Sat, Nov 24, 1990.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.4 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 8.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.13 ft | 1990-11-24 |
| 16.27 ft | 2009-01-08 |
| 16.04 ft | 1995-11-30 |
| 16 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 14.14 ft | 1975-12-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Green River at Tukwila, WA | 2.4 mi | King County |
| Duwamish River at Golf Course at Tukwila, WA | 2.6 mi | King County |
| Springbrook Creek at Orillia, WA | 3.7 mi | King County |
| Mill Creek near Mouth at Orillia, WA | 4.1 mi | King County |
| Duwamish River at E Marginal Way Br at Duwamish, WA | 4.1 mi | King 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.