Deschutes River Near Rainier, Wa Realtime Data
DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR RAINIER, WA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
40
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 12079000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 40 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.15 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 44 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Tumwater and Skookumchuck rivers. The river flows through several dams, including the Olympia Hydroelectric Dam and the Tumwater Falls Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt, while flows decrease in the summer and fall. An interesting fact about the Deschutes River is that it is popular for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking, and it is also a significant source of drinking water for nearby communities.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 363.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.15 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 39.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 96% |
| Year Over Year Average | 42 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,130 cfs |
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