Streamflow discharge was last observed at 623 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.69 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 670 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Carbon and White rivers, and is impacted by several dams, including the Electron and Mud Mountain dams. Seasonally, the river experiences the highest flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, and the lowest flows in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Puyallup River include its importance to local salmon populations and its susceptibility to flooding, which has led to the development of flood control infrastructure such as levees and dams.
| Elevation | 417.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.69 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 623.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Year Over Year Average | 686 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 16,500 cfs |