Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
At this level, severe flooding from Selah to Prosser with major damage to homes and buildings, pastures, roads and bridges. There will be severe flooding in Wapato, Donald, Buena and Toppenish.
14 ft
There will be widespread flooding of agricultural land, farm buildings, roads and highways from Selah to Prosser. There will be major flooding in Donald, Toppenish and Buena with major erosion damage to bridges, embankments and topsoils.
13 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land, farm building, county roads and highways from Selah downstream to Prosser.
12 ft
There will be flooding of farmland and county roads. Some homes and farm buildings will be flooded and there will be significant riverbank and topsoil erosion.
11 ft
At this level, widespread minor flooding of farmland and county roads along the river will be noted.
10 ft
There will be minor flooding of pastures and farm roads adjacent to 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 9, 1996 | 16.21 ft | 58,200 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1933 | 15 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 14.61 ft | 36,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yakima River near Parker?
The Yakima River near Parker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12505000) 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 near Parker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yakima River near Parker is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yakima River rises?
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Where is the Yakima River near Parker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yakima County, Washington at coordinates 46.4971°N, 120.4428°W. USGS site number: 12505000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey