Streamflow discharge was last observed at 571 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.97 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 500 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several constituents, including snowmelt, rainfall, and glacial runoff. It also receives water from several tributaries, such as the Mashel River and the Ohop Creek. The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows during the winter and lower flows during the summer. The river has been affected by several dams, including the Alder Dam and the La Grande Dam. An interesting fact about the Nisqually River is that it is home to several salmon species, including Chinook, coho, and chum salmon.
| Elevation | 1,436.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.97 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 571.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, air, °F | 56.0 deg F |
| Temperature, air, °C | 13.3 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 76% |
| Year Over Year Average | 755 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 12,800 cfs |