* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of weather systems this week will bring another round of significant rainfall to western Washington through Wednesday. Preliminary liquid totals of 2 to 6 inches, locally higher in some spots, will cause additional sharp rises to area rivers. Urban and small stream flooding remains possible for areas with poor drainage. Very saturated soils will maintain increased risk for potential landslides and debris flows off of burn scars. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
The Whitewater River run begins at the headwaters in the Mystic Lake Basin on the north side of Mount Rainier and runs to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state.
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This run is ideal for experienced kayakers and rafters, with a recommended streamflow range of 500-3000 cfs. The class rating for this run is class III-IV, with some difficult class V rapids in certain sections. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 14 miles.
There are several notable rapids and obstacles on this run, including the Entrance Exam, Chaos, and the Narrows. These rapids require expert navigation skills and are not recommended for novice paddlers. It is also important to note that Mount Rainier National Park has specific regulations for the Whitewater River run, including a limit on the number of permits issued per day and a requirement for all paddlers to have appropriate safety equipment.
Sources:
- American Whitewater: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1693/
- Mount Rainier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/Whitewater-River-Permit-Application.pdf
| Last Updated | 2025-12-08 |
| River Levels | 1210 cfs (47.97 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 180% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12097850 |
Puyallup River Near Electron
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445cfs |
Carbon River Near Fairfax
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324cfs |
White River Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley
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2550cfs |
Greenwater River At Greenwater
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697cfs |
Nisqually River Near National
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1650cfs |
Cowlitz River At Packwood
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1790cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mystic Camp
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Granite Creek Camp
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Dick Creek Camp
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Camp Curtis
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Cataract Valley Camp
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Yellowstone Cliffs Camp
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Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
Headwaters On The Nw Slope Of Mount Rainier At Carbon Glacier To Confluence With Ipsut Creek
Confluence With Ipsut Creek To Western Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon