Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
11.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
the Carbon River will cause major flooding. Swift and deep flood waters will inundate roads...including Carbon River Rd...Pioneer Way...and SR 162...and residential areas near Crocker and Orting. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Carbon River Basin.
13.5 ft
the Carbon River will flood the residential areas near Crocker and sections of the Carbon River Rd
12 ft
the Carbon River will locally spill out of its banks into nearby fields and over the Carbon River Rd...including inside Rainier National Park
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2006 | 16.93 ft | 14,500 cfs |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 16.15 ft | 13,131 cfs |
| Feb 8, 1996 | 15.85 ft | 12,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carbon River near Fairfax?
The Carbon River near Fairfax gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12094000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Carbon River near Fairfax?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carbon River near Fairfax is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Carbon River rises?
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Where is the Carbon River near Fairfax gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pierce County, Washington at coordinates 47.0281°N, 122.0314°W. USGS site number: 12094000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.