River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PARW1
In brief
The Yakima River at Parker, WA read 2.01 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.39 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PARW1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.21 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 2 | 15.00 ft | 1933-12-23 |
| 3 | 14.61 ft | 1995-11-30 |
| 4 | 14.50 ft | 1990-11-26 |
| 5 | 13.97 ft | 1977-12-03 |
| 6 | 13.44 ft | 1980-12-27 |
| 7 | 13.35 ft | 1974-01-16 |
| 8 | 13.20 ft | 2011-05-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
There will be minor flooding of pastures and farm roads adjacent to the river.
At this level, widespread minor flooding of farmland and county roads along the river will be noted.
There will be flooding of farmland and county roads. Some homes and farm buildings will be flooded and there will be significant riverbank and topsoil erosion.
Widespread flooding of agricultural land, farm building, county roads and highways from Selah downstream to Prosser.
There will be widespread flooding of agricultural land, farm buildings, roads and highways from Selah to Prosser. There will be major flooding in Donald, Toppenish and Buena with major erosion damage to bridges, embankments and topsoils.
At this level, severe flooding from Selah to Prosser with major damage to homes and buildings, pastures, roads and bridges. There will be severe flooding in Wapato, Donald, Buena and Toppenish.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Yakima River at Parker is at 2.01 ft, 7.39 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.4 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
The highest crest on record is 16.21 ft, on 1996-02-09.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PARW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12505000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.