RIVER GAUGE · CARBON RIVER
Carbon River near Fairfax
Pierce County, Washington
Water level5.81 ft
Flow91 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11.6 ft
Minor flood13.5 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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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
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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