RIVER GAUGE · KLICKITAT RIVER
Klickitat River near Pitt
Klickitat County, Washington
Water level4.00 ft
Flow653 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood14 ft
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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