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 Whitewater River, located in the state of Washington, begins at its headwaters and includes all tributaries to the confluence with the Queets River. The ideal streamflow range for the Whitewater River is between 500 and 1500 cfs. The river is rated as a class III-IV whitewater run, with various segments of the river varying in difficulty.
The total segment mileage of the Whitewater River is approximately 22.7 miles, with the upper section being the most challenging and the lower section being more moderate. The upper section of the river contains several notable rapids and obstacles, including Boulder Creek Rapid, Triple Drop Rapid, and Hell's Kitchen Rapid. The lower section of the river is less technical, but contains several notable rapids, including Trashcan Rapid and Pinball Rapid.
There are specific regulations in place for the Whitewater River area, including permits required for commercial use and limitations on group size and camping locations. Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-11 |
| River Levels | 1830 cfs (3.82 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 526% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12039500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Queets
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Yahoo Lake Campground
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Upper Clearwater- State Forest
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Coppermine Bottom- State Forest
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July Creek
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Hoh River Trust
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Queets River
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributaries
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Hoh River