TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Raging River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Raging River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Raging River is a 17-mile-long tributary of the Snoqualmie River in King County, Washington. The river's name comes from its steep gradient and swift currents, which make it a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. The river's flow is largely regulated by the Chester Morse Lake reservoir, which is created by the Masonry Dam. The dam was built in the early 1900s to provide hydroelectric power for the city of Seattle. Today, the reservoir is also used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and camping. Agricultural uses for the river include irrigation for nearby farms. The Raging River remains an important part of the region's history and ecosystem.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Raging River Near Fall City
USGS 12145500 |
268 cfs | 11.72 ft | -4.63 |
History of the River
The Raging River is a modest tributary to the much larger Snoqualmie River in western Washington State in the United States. It is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains in east central King County, Washington. It gets its name from the large amount of water it sometimes carries. The record discharge at the gaging station is over 4,000 cubic feet (110 m3) per second. The Raging is a salmon-bearing river and supports one-fifth of the Snoqualmie River's chinook runs.The river begins in the valley formed by Rattlesnake Ridge to the east and Taylor Mountain to the west in the Raging River State Forest, managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. It flows northwest, crossing State Route 18, and then continues north past Tiger Mountain, crossing Interstate 90 near Preston, Washington, and joining the Snoqualmie River near Fall City, Washington. The Raging River watershed is part of the larger Puget Sound drainage basin. The average annual flow in the river is 149 cubic feet (4.2 m3) per second and the drainage area is 32 square miles.