Queets River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Queets River is flowing at 1,830 cfs near Clearwater, WA — 153% of normal for the date and down 31% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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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 1,830 cfs — 153% of normal, down 31% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 153% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Clearwater (-31%).
Paddlers: 2 of 2 runs on the Queets River with a live range are in range.
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
- Clearwater8 ft 1,830 cfs153%
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 (153%).
Queets River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Queets River Near Clearwater WA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 12040500 |
1,830 cfs | 153% | -31% | 8.23 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.
Paddle runs on the Queets River
2 of 8 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
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).
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.
About the Queets River
How is the Queets River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Queets River is flowing at 1,830 cfs near Clearwater, WA, about 153% 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 153% 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?
2 of 8 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.