2025-12-18T16:00:00-08:00
* 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
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,500 cubic feet per second (cfs), which typically occurs during the spring and early summer months. The run is classified as Class III-IV, meaning it is a technical and challenging run with moderate to high waves and rapids.
The segment of the river that is commonly run by whitewater kayakers and rafters is approximately 10 miles long, running from the headwaters at Station Creek to the confluence with the Dosewallips River. The run includes several notable rapids and obstacles, including "The Notch," "The Chute," and "The Slot."
There are specific regulations that apply to the Whitewater River Run, including a requirement for all boaters to have a valid Washington State Boater Education Card. Additionally, there is a prohibition on the use of motorized watercraft on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-14 |
| River Levels | 623 cfs (1.97 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 117% |
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| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 16.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12054000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
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Dosewallips
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Dosewallips Campground
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Dose Forks
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Five Mile Camp
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Two Mile Camp
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Big Timber
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Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries (Upstream From Station Creek) To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Confluence With Station Creek To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park