Mill Creek at Walla Walla water level
River gauge, Mill Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 14.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Mill Creek at Walla Walla is at 1.82 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.79 ft, based on 37 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.93 ft, a difference of −0.11 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.80 ft and 1.87 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.79 ft0.03 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.37 ft – 1.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.93 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.80 ft – 1.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.78 ft – 4.70 ft
- Highest on record
- 7.05 ftFebruary 7, 2020
Floating and fishing near Mill Creek at Walla Walla
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.05 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 2 | 6.89 ft | February 9, 1996 |
| 3 | 4.90 ft | March 14, 2026 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Mill Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek near Walla WallaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 13.20 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Mill Creek at Five Mile Road Branch near Walla WallaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 6.77 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Creek at Last Chance Road Branch near College PlaceRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 18.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Creek near Walla WallaRiver gauge, Blue Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Walla Walla River near TouchetRiver gauge, Walla Walla River | 2.54 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Umatilla River above Meacham Creek, near GibbonRiver gauge, Umatilla River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Meacham Creek at GibbonRiver gauge, Meacham Creek | 10.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Tucannon River near StarbuckRiver gauge, Tucannon River | 8.01 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near PendletonRiver gauge, Umatilla River | 49.6 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| Grande Ronde River at TroyRiver gauge, Grande Ronde River | 3.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 40 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Mill Creek at Walla Walla higher than last year?
No, it is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.93 ft.
What is a normal level for Mill Creek at Walla Walla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.37 ft and 1.98 ft, based on 37 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 Mill Creek at Walla Walla today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 03:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mill Creek at Walla Walla rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mill Creek at Walla Walla normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mill Creek at Walla Walla?
The highest level on record is 7.05 ft on February 7, 2020.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14015000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.07625, -118.27357(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.82 ft | 2026-10-17 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.4 cfs | 2026-10-17 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mill Creek at Walla Walla (usgs:14015000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/mill-creek-at-walla-walla
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