Major Flood
38.5 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
37 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
35.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.5 ft
At this stage, major flooding can be expected in and near Cle Elum, including highways and pasturelands. Levees are subject to major seepage and erosion.
37 ft
At this stage, there will be flooding of areas in and around south Cle Elum, including pastureland in the vicinity of the river. The levees around Cle Elum may develop seepage and water may outflank the south Cle Elum levee.
36 ft
Flood Stage. The river will begin to flood low pasture lands and several roads adjacent to the river.
35.5 ft
Bankfull. The river will be causing minor flooding of low pasturelands along the river.
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 8, 1996 | 39.3 ft | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 39.11 ft | 19,800 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 38.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HLKW1
River
Yakima River
County
Kittitas, WA
Coordinates
47.1242°N, 120.7392°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yakima River at Horlick?
The Yakima River at Horlick gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Yakima River at Horlick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yakima River at Horlick is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 35.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 38.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yakima River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yakima River at Horlick 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 Yakima River at Horlick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kittitas County, Washington at coordinates 47.1242°N, 120.7392°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.