* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Western Strait of Juan de Fuca and Northern Washington Coast zones. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding will occur in the hours around high tide, at around 1200 PM Friday.
The Whitewater River run is a 12-mile stretch of river that flows from the downstream waters of Ozette Lake to the mouth at the Pacific Ocean in Washington state.
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The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 2,500 cubic feet per second (cfs), which typically occurs during the spring runoff season.
The Whitewater River run is rated as a Class III-IV, which means it is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 12 miles, and it features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including Devil's Punchbowl, Meat Grinder, and Triple Falls.
Specific regulations for the area include a permit requirement for anyone launching from the Ozette Indian Reservation and a prohibition on camping within 200 feet of the river. Additionally, all boaters are required to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) and carry a whistle for signaling in case of emergency.
Sources:
- American Whitewater: Whitewater River - Ozette Lake to Pacific Ocean
- Northwest Rafting Company: Whitewater River
- Washington State Department of Natural Resources: Whitewater River Recreation Site
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 12 cfs (4.71 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 24% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 5.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12043163 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ozette - Olympic National Park
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Ozette
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Sand Point Campground
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Cape Alava Campground
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Norwegian Memorial
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