Deschutes River near Rainier, WA
Is Deschutes River near Rainier, WA flooding right now?
Deschutes River near Rainier, WA measured 3.02 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.02 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.01 ft on Tue, Jan 9, 1990.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.01 ft | 1990-01-09 |
| 15.74 ft | 1996-02-08 |
| 15.68 ft | 1974-01-15 |
| 15.28 ft | 1972-01-21 |
| 14.29 ft | 1996-12-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia, WA | 5.3 mi | Thurston County |
| Skookumchuck River near Vail, WA | 6.5 mi | Thurston County |
| Nisqually River at Mckenna, WA | 7.6 mi | Thurston County |
| Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, WA | 13.3 mi | Thurston County |
| Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest, WA | 13.6 mi | Lewis 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.