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River conditions near Tacoma, WA

12 river gauges within 75 miles of Tacoma; 4 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Puyallup River at Puyallup, about 7 miles away.

Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Puyallup River at Puyallup, WA7 mi757 cfsToo low5th
Green River near Auburn, WA13 mi419 cfsFishable/Floatable36th
Cedar River near Landsburg, WA26 mi359 cfsFishable/Floatable37th
Skokomish River near Potlatch, WA34 mi327 cfsFishable/Floatable24th
Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie, WA35 mi376 cfsToo low3rd
Snoqualmie River near Carnation, WA38 mi451 cfsToo low2nd
Nisqually River near National, WA39 mi133 cfsToo low<1st
Chehalis River near Grand Mound, WA43 mi243 cfsFishable/Floatable11th
North Fork Skokomish River below Staircase Rapids, near Hoodsport, WA45 mi46.2 cfsToo low5th
Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA55 mi398 cfsToo low1st
Wynoochee River above Save Creek, near Aberdeen, WA56 mi190 cfsToo low6th
Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA58 mi242 cfsToo low5th

Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.

Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.