Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
the Dungeness River causes major flooding of roads and farm lands...with swift and deep flood waters running through some residential araes. Major damage due to erosion of river banks is possible. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Dungeness River Basin.
7 ft
the Dungeness River will flood roads and pasture lands...with swift flood waters threatening some residential areas. Erosion may damage river banks.
6 ft
the Dungeness River will locally spill over its banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2002 | 8.37 ft | 7,610 cfs |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 8.35 ft | 7,120 cfs |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 8.21 ft | 6,560 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRSW1
River
Dungeness River
County
Clallam, WA
Coordinates
48.0144°N, 123.1314°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dungeness River near Sequim?
The Dungeness River near Sequim gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12048000) 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 Dungeness River near Sequim?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dungeness River near Sequim is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dungeness River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dungeness River near Sequim to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Dungeness River near Sequim gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clallam County, Washington at coordinates 48.0144°N, 123.1314°W. USGS site number: 12048000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.