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Duckabush River Flow Today

As of October 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Duckabush River is flowing at 49 cfs near Brinnon, WA — 35% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
1 1 reporting · upstream → down
Duckabush River Near Brinnon: 35% of normal
Typical gauge
35% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Paddle runs
15 0 in range now
15 low
Updated
Oct 15, 12:45 AM
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River briefing · Oct 15, 2026

Duckabush River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Brinnon, the Duckabush River is running 49 cfs — 35% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 35% of normal).

Paddlers: 0 of 15 runs on the Duckabush River with a live range are in range, 15 too low.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Duckabush River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Brinnon274 ft 49 cfs35%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Duckabush River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (35%).

Typical gauge 35%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal1Below normal0Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Duckabush River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Duckabush River Near Brinnon WA
Oct 15, 12:45 AM · USGS 12054000
49 cfs 35% -2% 0.03 ft 274 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

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Paddle runs on the Duckabush River

Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).

RunStatusFlow nowRunnable rangeClass
Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III
Confluence With Station Creek To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Duckabush River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs ·
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries (Upstream From Station Creek) To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III–IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III–II
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs II–V
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III–IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III–IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs II–IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III–IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs IV
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs IV–V
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With West Fork Dosewallips River
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs III
Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Bounary To Brothers Wilderness Boundary
Gauge: Brinnon
Too low 49 cfs 400–100,000 cfs ·
History

Duckabush River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).

About this river

Duckabush River

The Duckabush River is located in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, USA. It is approximately 16 miles long and is fed by glacial meltwater from the Olympic Mountains. The river has a rich history, and the area has been inhabited by the Skokomish Indian tribe for thousands of years. The river is also home to several species of fish, including salmon and steelhead. There are no reservoirs or dams located on the Duckabush River. The river is primarily used for recreational purposes such as fishing, hiking, and camping. The surrounding area is also used for agriculture, including the cultivation of blueberries and lavender. The clean, clear waters of the Duckabush River make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Around the river

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FAQ

About the Duckabush River

How is the Duckabush River flowing right now?

As of October 15, 2026, the Duckabush River is flowing at 49 cfs near Brinnon, WA, about 35% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Duckabush River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Duckabush River is at 35% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

Is the Duckabush River runnable for paddling today?

Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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