Dungeness River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Dungeness River is flowing at 64 cfs near Sequim, WA — 52% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Dungeness 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 Sequim, the Dungeness River is running 64 cfs — 52% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 52% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 7 runs on the Dungeness River with a live range are in range, 7 too low.
How the Dungeness 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
- Sequim569 ft 64 cfs52%
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 Dungeness River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (52%).
Dungeness River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dungeness River Near Sequim WA
Oct 13, 12:15 AM · USGS 12048000 |
64 cfs | 52% | -2% | 2.16 ft | 4.8 ft below | 569 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.
Paddle runs on the Dungeness River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Of Milk Creek And Heather Creeks To Forest Road 2860 Bridge Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 800–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Forest Road 2860 Bridge To Silver Creek Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 800–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Headwaters At About 6000 Ft. In Basins On The North Side Of Gray Wolf Pass And Includes All Tributaries Within The Park To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Forest Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 800–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Boundary To Usfs Road 2870 Bridge Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 750–2,500 cfs | · |
| Silver Creek To Sleepy Hollow Creek Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 800–2,500 cfs | · |
| Sleepy Hollow Creek To Olympic Nf Boundary Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 750–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Usfs Road 2870 Bridge To Confluence With Dungeness River Gauge: Sequim |
Too low | 64 cfs | 750–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Dungeness River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Dungeness 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).
Dungeness River
The Dungeness River is located in Washington State and flows for approximately 32 miles from the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The hydrology of the river is influenced by the surrounding mountains and receives most of its flow from snowmelt and rain. The river is home to several important species of fish, including Chinook and Coho salmon. The river is also used for recreation, with several parks and hiking trails along its length. However, the river has been impacted by several dams and reservoirs, including the 327-foot-high Glines Canyon Dam, which was removed in 2014 to restore the river's natural flow. Agriculture is also an important use of the river, with irrigation districts drawing water from the Dungeness for crops such as lavender and berries.
Fishing near the Dungeness River
About the Dungeness River
How is the Dungeness River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Dungeness River is flowing at 64 cfs near Sequim, WA, about 52% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Dungeness River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Dungeness River is at 52% 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.
What is flood stage on the Dungeness River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Sequim (7.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Dungeness 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.