Is the Crab Creek flooding?

Washington · 5 gauges · Washington river levels

The Crab Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Washington. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Crab Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Washington river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Crab Creek near Moses Lake, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.19 ft on 5 March 1956, carrying 3,090 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.28 ft, 4.9 ft below that record.

Drains 2,228 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,070 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Crab Creek at Rocky Ford Road near Ritzville, WANo current data
Crab Creek at Irby, WANo flood stage defined0.43 ft
Crab Creek near Stratford, WANo flood stage defined15.28 ft
Crab Creek near Moses Lake, WANo flood stage defined3.28 ft
Crab Creek near Beverly, WANo flood stage defined3.26 ft
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.