Is the Yakima River flooding?

Washington · 7 gauges · Washington river levels

The Yakima River is tracked by 7 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 Yakima River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 7 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 Yakima River at Kiona, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.57 ft on 23 December 1933, carrying 67,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1878 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.87 ft, 17.7 ft below that record.

Drains 5,615 sq mi · gauge elevation 454 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Yakima River at Umtanum, WANo flooding31.31 ft35.5 ft
Yakima River at Kiona, WANo flooding3.87 ft13 ft
Yakima River at Cle Elum, WANo current data
Yakima River above Ahtanum Creek at Union Gap, WANo current data
Yakima River at Rm 73.8 near Emerald, WANo current data
Yakima River at Mabton, WANo current data
Yakima River at Euclid Br near Grandview, WANo current data
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.