River Conditions
Illustrated map of Cowlitz River at Randle

River stage

Easton, Yakima River

River level
47.66 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
50.00 ft
Flood stage
51.30 ft
Record crest
57.01 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EASW1

Record crest
57.01 ft
Flood stage
51.30 ft
Crest date
2025-12-09

In brief

The Yakima River at Easton, WA read 47.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.34 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge EASW1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 50.00 ftMinor flooding 51.30 ft CURRENT 47.66 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 57.01 ft 2025-12-09
2 55.28 ft 1990-11-24
3 54.01 ft 1995-11-29
4 53.23 ft 1996-02-08
5 53.15 ft 2015-11-18
6 52.48 ft 2026-03-21
7 51.39 ft 2012-02-22

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 51.30 ft

    Flooding of yards and low lying areas in the Elk Meadows Subdivision.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yakima River flooding at Easton?

No. The Yakima River at Easton is at 47.66 ft, 2.34 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Easton?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 50 ft and minor flooding 51.3 ft.

What is the highest the Yakima River has been at Easton?

The highest crest on record is 57.01 ft, on 2025-12-09.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EASW1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.