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Elwha River at Elwha R
Critical Stages
17.3' - Action
20' - Flood
21.5' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM PST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 12.11 ft
Flow: 3.2 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/14 | 12.33 | 3.53 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 13.22 | 5.05 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 16.22 | 10.8 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 17.35 | 13.1 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 16.44 | 11.2 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 15.08 | 8.53 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 14.25 | 6.94 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 14.02 | 6.51 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 14.48 | 7.38 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 14.85 | 8.08 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 14.62 | 7.64 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 14.07 | 6.61 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 13.55 | 5.65 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 13.17 | 4.95 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 12.98 | 4.61 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 12.97 | 4.59 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 12.97 | 4.59 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 12.85 | 4.38 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 12.65 | 4.05 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 12.43 | 3.69 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 12.26 | 3.42 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 12.03 | 3.08 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 11.95 | 2.97 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 11.88 | 2.87 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 11.81 | 2.77 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 11.76 | 2.7 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 11.7 | 2.62 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 11.65 | 2.55 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 11.6 | 2.48 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 11.55 | 2.42 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 11.51 | 2.36 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 11.46 | 2.3 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 11.42 | 2.25 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 11.38 | 2.2 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 11.34 | 2.15 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 11.29 | 2.09 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 11.25 | 2.04 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 12.08 | 3.15 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 12.12 | 3.21 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 12.16 | 3.27 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 12.14 | 3.24 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 12.12 | 3.21 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 12.13 | 3.23 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 12.12 | 3.21 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 12.12 | 3.21 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
| 2:45 PM 12/14 | 12.09 | 3.17 |
| 2:30 PM 12/14 | 12.12 | 3.21 |
| 2:15 PM 12/14 | 12.09 | 3.17 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 12.11 | 3.2 |
| 1:45 PM 12/14 | 12.1 | 3.18 |
23' -
the Elwha River will cause major flooding. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate roads...farm lands...and residential areas. Erosion will likely damage river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Elwha River Basin.
21.5' -
the Elwha River will flood roads...much of the pasture land along the river...and several residential areas. Erosion may damage river banks.
20' -
the Elwha River will flood roads and pasture lands along the river...with flood waters encroaching on some residential areas.
18' -
the Elwha River will locally spill over its banks.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2007 | 24.65 |
| Nov 26, 1949 | 24.2 |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 23.86 |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 23.85 |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 23.71 |
| Dec 26, 1980 | 23.26 |
| Jan 7, 2002 | 22.84 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 22.8 |
| Jan 18, 1986 | 22.55 |
| Nov 8, 1995 | 22.31 |
| Dec 17, 1979 | 22.27 |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 22.03 |
| Nov 22, 1959 | 21.51 |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 21.39 |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 21.24 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 21.22 |
| Dec 9, 1956 | 21.2 |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 21.19 |
| Nov 6, 2006 | 21.17 |
| Jan 15, 1961 | 21.17 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
