Hydrologic Outlook
None

ESFSEW A series of atmospheric rivers will provide rounds of increasingly impactful rainfall starting on Friday and continuing through early next week. Snow levels will remain around 5000 to 6000 feet. Expect rising rivers with potential for flooding especially for rivers flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. Urban flooding and landslides are also possible throughout this period as the soil conditions remain wet.

Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Olympic National Park Boundary Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Washington

Last Updated: 2025-12-03

The Whitewater River run begins at the Headwaters in Olympic National Park and includes all tributaries within the park to the park boundary in the state of Washington.

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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run varies depending on the segment, but generally ranges from 400-1000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for the upper section and 1000-3000 cfs for the middle and lower sections. The class rating ranges from II-IV, with some sections reaching class V during high water.

The segment mileage for the run is approximately 18 miles. Some notable rapids and obstacles include Boulder Drop, a class IV rapid with a large boulder in the middle of the river, and the Narrows, a class IV+ rapid with a narrow channel and multiple obstacles.

Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for overnight camping within Olympic National Park. Additionally, all boaters are required to have a valid Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boater Education Card.

Sources:
- American Whitewater: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1125/
- National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/whitewater-boating.htm
- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: https://parks.state.wa.us/Boating/BoaterCard/

River Run Details

Last Updated	2025-12-03
River Levels	553 cfs (3.94 ft)
Percent of Normal	44%
Status
Class Level	v-iv
Elevation	ft
Run Length	1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 12056500

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Hydrologic Outlook
Until 2025-12-05T04:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
ESFSEW A series of atmospheric rivers will provide rounds of increasingly impactful rainfall starting on Friday and continuing through early next week. Snow levels will remain around 5000 to 6000 feet. Expect rising rivers with potential for flooding especially for rivers flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. Urban flooding and landslides are also possible throughout this period as the soil conditions remain wet.

HEADWATERS- INCLUDES ALL TRIBUTARIES WITHIN PARK TO OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

December 5, 2025

Last Updated	2025-12-03
River Levels	553 cfs (3.94 ft)
Percent of Normal	44%
Status
Class Level	v-iv
Elevation	ft
Run Length	1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 12056500

Realtime River Levels

USGS 12056500

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