Streamflow discharge was last observed at 57 cfs, and a gauge height of 24.57 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 59 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is affected by various factors including precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater discharge. The South Prairie Creek is a tributary of the Puyallup River, which is dammed by several structures, including Electron Dam and Alder Dam. The flow in the South Prairie Creek is typically highest in the winter and spring due to increased precipitation and snowmelt, and lowest in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the South Prairie Creek is known for its steelhead trout population and is a popular destination for fly fishing.
| Elevation | 436.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 24.57 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 57.2 ft3/s |
| Temperature, air, °F | 56.6 deg F |
| Temperature, air, °C | 13.7 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Year Over Year Average | 63 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,580 cfs |
| Geolocation | 47.14, -122.09 |