Nisqually River at Mckenna, WA
Is Nisqually River at Mckenna, WA flooding right now?
Nisqually River at Mckenna, WA measured 1.37 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.37 ft
Streamflow
699 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.13 ft on Thu, Feb 8, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.13 ft | 1996-02-08 |
| 13 ft | 1965-01-29 |
| 12.48 ft | 1995-11-30 |
| 12.39 ft | 1980-12-26 |
| 12.38 ft | 1955-12-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River near Rainier, WA | 7.6 mi | Thurston County |
| Skookumchuck River near Vail, WA | 11.2 mi | Thurston County |
| Nisqually River at La Grande, WA | 12.7 mi | Pierce County |
| Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia, WA | 12.9 mi | Thurston County |
| Mashel River near La Grande, WA | 13.3 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.