Walla Walla River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Walla Walla River is flowing at 30 cfs near Touchet, WA — 57% of normal for the date and down 23% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Walla Walla 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 Touchet, the Walla Walla River is running 30 cfs — 57% of normal, down 23% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Touchet (-23%).
How the Walla Walla 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
- Touchet402 ft 30 cfs57%
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 Walla Walla River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Walla Walla River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Walla Walla River Near Touchet WA
Oct 16, 12:30 AM · USGS 14018500 |
30 cfs | 57% | -23% | 2.48 ft | 10.5 ft below | 402 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Walla Walla River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Walla Walla 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).
Walla Walla River
The Walla Walla River is a tributary of the Columbia River that originates in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon and flows through southeastern Washington. It has a length of 62 miles and a watershed of approximately 1,758 square miles. The river's hydrology is influenced by snowmelt, precipitation, and groundwater. It is home to several reservoirs, including Bennington Lake and Little Walla Walla Reservoir, which are used for irrigation, flood control, and recreation. The river supports agricultural activities such as wheat farming and wine production, as well as recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back 10,000 years. Today, it remains an important resource for both the natural environment and the local communities.
About the Walla Walla River
How is the Walla Walla River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Walla Walla River is flowing at 30 cfs near Touchet, WA, about 57% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Walla Walla River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Walla Walla River is at 57% 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.
What is flood stage on the Walla Walla River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Touchet (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.