Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Carbon River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Carbon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carbon River Near Fairfax
USGS 12094000 |
243 cfs | 7.31 ft | -8.99 |
The Carbon River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It flows about 30 miles (48 km) from its source, the Carbon Glacier on Mount Rainier, to join the Puyallup River at Orting.
Charles Wilkes called the river the "Upthascap River", but after the discovery of coal along its banks in 1876 the river was renamed "Carbon".