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SwedenPurdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union water level
River gauge, Purdy Creek, Washington, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Purdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union at 7.16 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.15 ft – 7.20 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokomish River near PotlatchRiver gauge, Skokomish River | 12.91 ft | Normal | ±0 | 0.5 mi |
| North Fork Skokomish River near PotlatchRiver gauge, North Fork Skokomish River | 2.94 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.5 mi |
| South Fork Skokomish River near UnionRiver gauge, South Fork Skokomish River | −0.04 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Nf Skokomish River near Lower Cushman Dam near PotlatchRiver gauge, Nf Skokomish River | 208 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Goldsborough Creek above 7th Street at SheltonRiver gauge, Goldsborough Creek | 34.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Nf Skokomish River below Staircase Rpds near HoodsportRiver gauge, Nf Skokomish River | 2.78 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Wynoochee River near GrisdaleRiver gauge, Wynoochee River | 1.26 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Big Creek near GrisdaleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.66 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Purdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM PDT, the water level was 7.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Purdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Purdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12062502(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.30325, -123.18019(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 7.16 ft | 2026-10-20 12:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Purdy Creek at Hwy101 near Union (usgs:12062502). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/purdy-creek-at-hwy101-near-union
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer