Klickitat River Flow Today
As of October 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Klickitat River is flowing at 596 cfs near Pitt, WA — 76% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 49 to 596 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Klickitat 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 Pitt, the Klickitat River is running 596 cfs — 76% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Klickitat River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Klickitat 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
- Glenwood2,745 ft 49 cfs39%
- Pitt296 ft 596 cfs76%
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 Klickitat River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Klickitat River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood WA
Oct 24, 12:15 AM · USGS 14107000 |
49 cfs | 39% | -6% | 1.03 ft | · | 2,745 ft |
|
Klickitat River Below Summit Creek Near Glenwood WA
Last reported Mar 31 · USGS 14111400 |
1,820 cfs | · | · | 5.26 ft | · | 926 ft |
|
Klickitat River Near Pitt WA
Oct 24, 1:00 AM · USGS 14113000 |
596 cfs | 76% | -1% | 3.92 ft | 5.1 ft below | 296 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 Klickitat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Creek To Mouth Of Little Klickitat Gauge: Pitt |
Too low | 596 cfs | 800–4,000 cfs | · |
| Klickitat River Gauge: Glenwood |
No live range | · | 800–4,000 cfs | II–IV |
Klickitat River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Klickitat River
The Klickitat River in Washington state is a 75-mile-long tributary of the Columbia River. Historically, the river was important to Native American tribes such as the Yakama and Klickitat, who relied on the river for fishing and transportation. The river's hydrology is characterized by high flows in the spring and early summer, followed by lower flows in the fall and winter. The river is home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Laurance Lake Reservoir and the Box Canyon Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water for local agriculture. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
Fishing near the Klickitat River
About the Klickitat River
How is the Klickitat River flowing right now?
As of October 24, 2026, the Klickitat River is flowing at 596 cfs near Pitt, WA, about 76% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 49 to 596 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Klickitat River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Klickitat River is at 57% 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 Klickitat River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Pitt (9.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Klickitat 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.