Puyallup River near Orting
Critical Stages
Action
Flood
Moderate
Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:15 AM PST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.64 ft
Flow: 7.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM 12/6 | 2.361 | 7.3 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 2.26222 | 7.3 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 2.06973 | 7.1 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 1.84363 | 7 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 1.77494 | 6.9 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 2.01472 | 7.1 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 1.99682 | 7.1 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 1.97642 | 7.1 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 2.34738 | 7.3 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 3.42887 | 7.9 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 10.38529 | 10 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 11.91684 | 10.3 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 9.02744 | 9.6 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 7.79667 | 9.3 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 9.99869 | 9.9 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 11.67523 | 10.3 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 11.85104 | 10.3 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 10.06277 | 9.9 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 8.9694 | 9.6 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 7.12221 | 9.2 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 7.38959 | 9.2 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 5.33327 | 8.6 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 5.47189 | 8.7 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 5.36552 | 8.7 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 4.55079 | 8.4 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 4.65951 | 8.4 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 4.44309 | 8.3 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 4.07981 | 8.2 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 3.75041 | 8.1 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 3.46991 | 7.9 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 3.22228 | 7.8 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 2.95472 | 7.7 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 2.69522 | 7.5 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 2.47621 | 7.4 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 2.34201 | 7.3 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 2.30482 | 7.3 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 2.64 | 7.5 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 2.68 | 7.5 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 0.921 | 6.1 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 2.71 | 7.5 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 2.69 | 7.5 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 2.71 | 7.5 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 2.69 | 7.5 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 2.68 | 7.5 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 2.68 | 7.5 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 2.68 | 7.5 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 2.69 | 7.5 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 2.68 | 7.5 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 2.63 | 7.5 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 2.63 | 7.5 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 2.61 | 7.5 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 2.58 | 7.5 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 0.869 | 6 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 0.884 | 6 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 2.61 | 7.5 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 2.59 | 7.5 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 2.58 | 7.5 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 2.54 | 7.4 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 2.54 | 7.4 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 2.54 | 7.4 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 2.53 | 7.4 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 0.854 | 6 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 0.84 | 6 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 0.833 | 5.9 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 2.41 | 7.4 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 0.805 | 5.9 |
16000' -
the Puyallup River will cause major flooding from Orting downstream through McMillan to Sumner. Swift and deep flood waters will inundate roads...residential areas...and farms. Erosion will likely damage levees. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Puyallup River Basin.
13500' -
the Puyallup River will cause flooding from Orting downstream through McMillan to Sumner...with flood waters inundating roads...residential areas...and pasture lands.
10000' -
the Puyallup river will flood low lying areas near Orting and along the upper reaches, including along Orville Road East south of Brooks Road, Neadham Road, and the vicinity of the County Subdivision/Tomolla Farm. High flows will also increase the threat of channel migration and bank erosion.
4000' -
the Puyallup River will locally spill over its banks.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2006 | 12.4 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 12.36 |
| Feb 8, 1996 | 11.37 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 11.19 |
| Jan 29, 1965 | 11.11 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 11.1 |
| Nov 25, 2014 | 11.07 |
| Jan 7, 2009 | 10.9 |
| Dec 2, 1977 | 10.62 |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 10.62 |
| Nov 12, 2008 | 10.56 |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 10.56 |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 10.44 |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 10.4 |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 10.39 |
| Jan 25, 1984 | 10.38 |
| Nov 24, 1986 | 10.37 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 10.36 |
| Dec 25, 1967 | 10.35 |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 10.19 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
