River stage
Carnation, Snoqualmie River
- River level
- 44.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 46.16 ft
- Recent low
- 44.42 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CRNW1
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Average
- 44.85 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 62.21 ft
In brief
The Snoqualmie River at Carnation, WA read 44.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.95 ft below action stage. That is 0.10 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CRNW1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.21 ft | 2009-01-08 |
| 2 | 60.76 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 3 | 60.70 ft | 1990-11-24 |
| 4 | 60.49 ft | 2008-11-12 |
| 5 | 60.34 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 6 | 60.30 ft | 1995-11-29 |
| 7 | 59.93 ft | 1932-11-13 |
| 8 | 59.89 ft | 1986-11-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 51.00 ft
the Snoqualmie River will spill over its banks from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...with shallow water over some farm land and several roads.
- 54.00 ft
the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall.
- 56.00 ft
the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
- 58.00 ft
the Snoqualmie River will cause major flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many farms...residential areas...and roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snoqualmie River Basin.
- 60.00 ft
the Snoqualmie River will cause severe near record flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many farms...residential areas...and roads. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snoqualmie River Basin.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Snoqualmie River flooding at Carnation?
No. The Snoqualmie River at Carnation is at 44.75 ft, 5.95 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Carnation?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 50.7 ft, minor flooding 54 ft, moderate flooding 56 ft and major flooding 58 ft.
What is the highest the Snoqualmie River has been at Carnation?
The highest crest on record is 62.21 ft, on 2009-01-08.
Is the Snoqualmie River high or low right now at Carnation?
At 44.75 ft it is higher than 50% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CRNW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12149000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.