Is the Nisqually River flooding?
The Nisqually River is tracked by 4 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 Nisqually River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Nisqually River at La Grande, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.30 ft on 8 February 1996, carrying 39,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.14 ft, 11.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisqually River at Mckenna, WA | No flooding | 1.37 ft | 10 ft | |
| Nisqually River at La Grande Dam, WA | No current data | — | — | |
| Nisqually River near National, WA | No flood stage defined | 4.54 ft | — | |
| Nisqually River at La Grande, WA | No flood stage defined | 4.14 ft | — |