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River conditions near Yakima, WA

10 river gauges within 75 miles of Yakima; 5 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Yakima River at Umtanum, about 19 miles away.

Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Yakima River at Umtanum, WA19 mi656 cfsFishable/Floatable31st
Cowlitz River at Packwood, WA54 mi246 cfsToo low5th
Yakima River at Kiona, WA56 mi1,970 cfsFishable/Floatable26th
Klickitat River near Pitt, WA66 mi596 cfsFishable/Floatable16th
Icicle Creek above Snow Creek, near Leavenworth, WA66 mi69.5 cfsToo low4th
Wenatchee River at Peshastin, WA69 mi300 cfsToo low1st
Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, OR69 mi4,350 cfsFishable/Floatable24th
John Day River at McDonald Ferry, OR70 mi215 cfsFishable/Floatable11th
Nisqually River near National, WA74 mi133 cfsToo low<1st
White Salmon River near Underwood, WA74 mi394 cfsToo low1st

Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.

Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.