Queets River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Queets River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Queets River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Queets River Near Clearwater
WA
USGS 12040500
|
1,060 | 7.61 | 1.0 | 44% | 272 | 133,000 | 8 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Queets River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Paddle runs
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Hoh River
- Headwaters At About 4500 Feet In The Queets Basin From Glaciers On The Mount Olympus Massif And From The Queets Glacier On Mount Queets. To Southwestern Boundary Of Olympic National Park At End Of "Queets Corridor"
- Headwaters To Former Backwaters Of Lake Mills Created By The Former Glines Canyon Dam
- Headwaters At 4000 Ft To Beginning Of Hoh River Trial And End Of Upper Hoh Road.
Track the Queets River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Queets River
Where does the data for the Queets River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.