Streamflow discharge was last observed at 634 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 741 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Mashel River and the Muck Creek. The river is also impacted by dams upstream, including the Alder and LaGrande Dams. The flow of the river is highest in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, and lowest in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the Nisqually River was the first in Washington State to receive Wild and Scenic River status, which helps protect its unique and valuable ecosystem.
| Elevation | 488.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 634.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 60% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,060 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,700 cfs |