River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HLKW1
In brief
The Yakima River at Horlick, WA read 28.05 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.45 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HLKW1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.30 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 2 | 39.11 ft | 2009-01-08 |
| 3 | 38.08 ft | 2025-12-11 |
| 4 | 38.08 ft | 1995-11-29 |
| 5 | 36.99 ft | 2011-01-17 |
| 6 | 36.50 ft | 2011-03-31 |
| 7 | 36.11 ft | 2015-12-09 |
| 8 | 34.67 ft | 2007-03-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Bankfull. The river will be causing minor flooding of low pasturelands along the river.
Flood Stage. The river will begin to flood low pasture lands and several roads adjacent to the river.
At this stage, there will be flooding of areas in and around south Cle Elum, including pastureland in the vicinity of the river. The levees around Cle Elum may develop seepage and water may outflank the south Cle Elum levee.
At this stage, major flooding can be expected in and near Cle Elum, including highways and pasturelands. Levees are subject to major seepage and erosion.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Yakima River at Horlick is at 28.05 ft, 7.45 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 35.5 ft, minor flooding 36 ft, moderate flooding 37 ft and major flooding 38.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 39.3 ft, on 1996-02-09.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HLKW1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.