Major Flood
14 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Severe flooding of residential areas, roads and bridges.
14 ft
Major flooding of residential areas and roads, especially Highway 142. Bridge crossings are threatened.
11 ft
At this level, there will be flooding of several residential areas along the river with flood water entering some homes, especially in the town of Klickitat. Flood water will cover Highway 142 in several locations.
9 ft
At this level, the river begins flowing over Highway 142 in several places. Access to some residential areas along the river could be cut off.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 1996 | 17.9 ft | 51,000 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1974 | 17.12 ft | 47,400 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 14.34 ft | 31,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PITW1
River
Klickitat River
County
Klickitat, WA
Coordinates
45.7565°N, 121.2101°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Klickitat River near Pitt?
The Klickitat River near Pitt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14113000) 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 Klickitat River near Pitt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Klickitat River near Pitt is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Klickitat River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Klickitat River near Pitt 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 Klickitat River near Pitt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Klickitat County, Washington at coordinates 45.7565°N, 121.2101°W. USGS site number: 14113000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Klickitat River near Glenwood
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey