Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls reservoir
Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls
Chester Morse Lake is a reservoir located in Cedar Falls, Washington. The lake was formed in 1958 after the construction of the Cedar Falls Dam. The hydrology of the lake is primarily fed by the Cedar River, which supplies water to the city of Seattle. During the winter months, snowpack is an important contributor to the lake's water levels. The lake serves as a primary water source for the city of Seattle and also provides irrigation for agricultural purposes in the surrounding areas. Recreational activities at the lake include boating, fishing, and hiking. The lake is situated in a protected watershed area, which helps to maintain the water quality and protect the surrounding ecosystem.
Daily levels at Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Incident solar radiation intensity, (cal/cm²)/d
cal/cm2/d · code 00030
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Temperature, air, °F
deg F · code 00021
Wind direction, degrees clockwise from north
Deg · code 00036
Wind speed, mph
mph · code 00035
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boxley Creek Near Cedar Falls | 18 cfs | → |
| Boxley Creek Near Edgewick | 44 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Powerplant At Cedar Falls | 54 cfs | → |
| Boulder Creek Near Cedar Falls | 0 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Cedar Falls | 110 cfs | → |
| Sf Snoqualmie River At Edgewick | 86 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls.
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About Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls
Where does the data for Chester Morse Lake At Cedar Falls come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.