River stage
Yakima River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Yakima River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Yakima River levels, gauge by gauge
The Yakima River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum | 4.04 ft | normal, steady |
| Cle Elum Outflow | 4.16 ft | no flood stage set |
| Easton | 47.66 ft | normal, steady |
| Horlick | 28.05 ft | normal, steady |
| Kachess Outflow | 5.42 ft | no flood stage set |
| Keechelus Outflow | 3.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Kiona | 3.80 ft | normal, steady |
| Parker | 2.01 ft | normal, steady |
| Umtanum | 30.92 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Yakima River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Kiona, WA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Columbia River 19 gauges
- Wenatchee River 3 gauges
- Puyallup River 3 gauges
- Snoqualmie River 3 gauges
- Cedar River (WA) 2 gauges
- Skykomish River 1 gauge
- Nisqually River 3 gauges
- Snohomish River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yakima River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Yakima River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Yakima River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cle Elum is at 4.04 ft; Easton is at 47.66 ft; Horlick is at 28.05 ft; Kiona is at 3.80 ft.
Where is the Yakima River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Yakima River in Washington.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.