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Queets River Flow Today

As of November 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM, the Queets River is flowing at 43,700 cfs near Clearwater, WA — 31% of normal for the date and down 12% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
1 1 reporting · upstream → down
Queets River Near Clearwater: 31% of normal
Typical gauge
31% of normal for the date
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Paddle runs
8 0 in range now
2 high
Updated
Nov 10, 11:45 PM
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River briefing · Nov 11, 2026

Queets 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 Clearwater, the Queets River is running 43,700 cfs — 31% of normal, down 12% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 31% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Clearwater (-12%).

Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Queets River with a live range are in range and 2 running high.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Queets 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. Clearwater8 ft 43,700 cfs31%

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 Queets River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (31%).

Typical gauge 31%
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Queets River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Queets River Near Clearwater WA
Nov 10, 11:45 PM · USGS 12040500
43,700 cfs 31% -12% 18.53 ft 8 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 Queets River

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

History

Queets 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

Queets River

The Queets River is a river located in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The river is approximately 52 miles long and flows through the Olympic National Park. The river has a significant history and cultural significance to the Quinault Indian Nation. The Queets River is known for its hydrology and is a popular destination for kayaking and fishing. There are no reservoirs or dams on the river, allowing for a natural flow. The river's waters are used for agricultural purposes, and it provides habitats for various species of fish and wildlife. The Queets River is a beautiful destination for outdoor activities, and its lush green forests and clear waters attract visitors from around the world.

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About the Queets River

How is the Queets River flowing right now?

As of November 10, 2026, the Queets River is flowing at 43,700 cfs near Clearwater, WA, about 31% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Queets River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Queets River is at 31% 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 Queets 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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