RIVER GAUGE · YAKIMA RIVER
Yakima River at Horlick
Kittitas County, Washington
Water level28.42 ft
Flow971 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action35.5 ft10,500 cfs
Minor flood36 ft12,000 cfs
Moderate flood37 ft14,500 cfs
Major flood38.5 ft17,000 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 39.3 ft | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 39.11 ft | 19,800 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 38.08 ft | — |
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