Is the Klickitat River flooding?

Washington · 3 gauges · Washington river levels

The Klickitat River is tracked by 3 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 Klickitat River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 7 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 Klickitat River near Pitt, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.90 ft on 8 February 1996, carrying 51,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.99 ft, 13.9 ft below that record.

Drains 1,297 sq mi · gauge elevation 289 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Klickitat River near Pitt, WANo flooding3.99 ft9 ft
Klickitat River below Summit Creek near Glenwood, WANo current data
Klickitat River above West Fork near Glenwood, WANo flood stage defined1.04 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.