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Queets River

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Queets River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Queets River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Queets River is a river located in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Queets River Near Clearwater
USGS 12040500
1950 cfs 8.35 ft -18.75
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Queets River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located on the Olympic Peninsula, mostly within the Olympic National Park and empties into the Pacific Ocean.
The Queets River is 52.8 miles (85.0 km) long. Its drainage basin is 204 square miles (530 km2) in area. Its main tributaries include the Clearwater River, Salmon River, Sams River, Matheny Creek, and Tshetshy Creek, as well as the Clearwater's main tributaries, the Snahapish River and Solleks River.