Green River near Auburn water level
River gauge, Green River, Washington, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 455 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Green River near Auburn shows 57.21 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 54.07 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.14 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 56.71 ft, a difference of +0.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 56.95 ft and 57.25 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 54.07 ft3.14 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 52.96 ft – 57.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 56.71 ft+0.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 56.95 ft – 57.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 56.72 ft – 68.40 ft
High water at Green River near Auburn
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Green River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River below Howard A Hanson DamRiver gauge, Green River | 400 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Green River at Purification Plant near PalmerRiver gauge, Green River | 4.05 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Green River below Crisp Creek near Black DiamondRiver gauge, Green River | 138.48 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Green River above S 277th St at KentRiver gauge, Green River | 37.57 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Green River below Meeker St at KentRiver gauge, Green River | 18.95 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Green River at 200th Street at KentRiver gauge, Green River | 387 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Green River at TukwilaRiver gauge, Green River | 2.79 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Soos Creek above Hatchery near AuburnRiver gauge, Big Soos Creek | 2.44 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1.8 mi |
| White River at R Street near AuburnRiver gauge, White River | 360 cfs | Low | +11.0 cfs | 2.6 mi |
| White River at Roegner Park near AuburnRiver gauge, White River | 95.12 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.9 mi |
| White River near AuburnRiver gauge, White River | 82.30 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 3.4 mi |
| White River at PacificRiver gauge, White River | 72.55 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 4.0 mi |
| White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River | 59.57 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Mill Creek at Earthworks Park at KentRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 46.39 ft | High | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Lake Tapps Diversion at DieringerCanal gauge, Lake Tapps Diversion | 5.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Green River near Auburn higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.50 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 56.71 ft.
What is a normal level for the Green River near Auburn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 54.07 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 52.96 ft and 57.20 ft, based on 39 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Green River near Auburn today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 57.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Green River near Auburn rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Green River near Auburn normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12113000(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.31232, -122.20401(WGS84)- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 57.21 ft | 2026-10-18 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 455 cfs | 2026-10-18 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Green River near Auburn (usgs:12113000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/green-river-near-auburn
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