Major Flood
31 ft
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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
30 ft
Minor Flood
26.2 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
the Puyallup will cause major flooding along the lower reaches of the river from Sumner downstream to the mouth. Swift waters will overtop levees and flood much of the Puyallup Valley. Erosion with the overtopping is likely to damage levees. The Sumner sewage treatment plant may be flooded. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Puyallup River Basin.
30 ft
the Puyallup will flood the lower reaches of the river from Sumner downstream to the mouth...overtopping and possibly damaging some levees.
26.2 ft
the Puyallup River will flood low-lying and flood prone areas along the river from just downstream and west of the Meridian bridge in Puyallup...upstream to the east end of Sumner.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1917 | 34.15 ft | 40,500 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1919 | 32.03 ft | 36,500 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1915 | 31.84 ft | 22,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PUYW1
River
Puyallup River
County
Pierce, WA
Coordinates
47.2086°N, 122.3258°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Puyallup River at Puyallup?
The Puyallup River at Puyallup gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12101500) 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 Puyallup River at Puyallup?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Puyallup River at Puyallup is 26.2 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Puyallup River rises?
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Where is the Puyallup River at Puyallup gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pierce County, Washington at coordinates 47.2086°N, 122.3258°W. USGS site number: 12101500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Puyallup River near Orting
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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.