Leach Creek near Fircrest water level
River gauge, Leach Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Leach Creek near Fircrest is well above normal at 1.16 ft.
That puts it 0.80 ft above the median of 0.36 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.33 ft (−1.17 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.89 ft and 2.29 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.36 ft0.80 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.19 ft – 1.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.33 ft−1.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.89 ft – 2.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.98 ft – 3.09 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Leach Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University PlaceRiver gauge, Leach Creek | 7.2 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 1.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near SteilacoomRiver gauge, Chambers Creek | 1.64 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Flett Creek at TacomaRiver gauge, Flett Creek | 8.58 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Clover Creek near TillicumRiver gauge, Clover Creek | 13.50 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.2 mi |
| North Fork Clover Creek near ParklandRiver gauge, North Fork Clover Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Puyallup River at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 9.87 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 9 mi |
| Puyallup River at 5th St Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 761 cfs | Low | −93.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River | 59.54 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| White River at 24th St E at DieringerRiver gauge, White River | 41.18 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Leach Creek near Fircrest compare with last year?
It is 1.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.33 ft.
What is a normal level for Leach Creek near Fircrest in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.19 ft and 1.11 ft, based on 23 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 Leach Creek near Fircrest today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Leach Creek near Fircrest rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Leach Creek near Fircrest normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:12091200(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.22146, -122.50927(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 | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-19 04:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Leach Creek near Fircrest (usgs:12091200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/leach-creek-near-fircrest
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer