Is the Puyallup River flooding?

Washington · 6 gauges · Washington river levels

The Puyallup River is tracked by 6 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 Puyallup River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 6 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 12 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 Puyallup River near Electron, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.90 ft on 22 November 1959, carrying 10,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.72 ft, 8.2 ft below that record.

Drains 93 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,637 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Puyallup River at Puyallup, WANo flooding10.29 ft26.2 ft
Puyallup River at Alderton, WANo current data
Puyallup River at E Main Bridge at Puyallup, WANo current data
Puyallup River at 5Th St Bridge at Puyallup, WANo current data
Puyallup River near Electron, WANo flood stage defined3.72 ft
Puyallup River near Orting, WANo flood stage defined0.27 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.