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River conditions near Yakima, WA

10 river gauges within 75 miles of Yakima; 4 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Yakima River at Umtanum, about 19 miles away.

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

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Yakima River at Umtanum, WA19 mi647 cfsFishable/Floatable30th
Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA54 mi242 cfsToo low5th
Yakima River at Kiona, WA56 mi2,010 cfsFishable/Floatable27th
Klickitat River near Pitt, WA66 mi596 cfsFishable/Floatable16th
Icicle Creek above Snow Creek, near Leavenworth, WA66 mi70.5 cfsToo low6th
Wenatchee River at Peshastin, WA69 mi304 cfsToo low1st
Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, OR69 mi4,350 cfsFishable/Floatable24th
John Day River at McDonald Ferry, OR70 mi210 cfsToo low10th
Nisqually River near National, WA74 mi133 cfsToo low<1st
White Salmon River near Underwood, WA74 mi399 cfsToo low1st

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.