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SwedenNisqually River at La Grande Dam water level
River gauge, Nisqually River, Washington, United States
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What this means
The Nisqually River at La Grande Dam reads 39.7 cfs as of Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM PDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It has risen 3.1 cfs over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 33.6 cfs and 39.7 cfs.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Nisqually River at La Grande Dam
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Nisqually River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisqually River near NationalRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 4.07 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Nisqually River at La GrandeRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 4.23 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| Nisqually River at McKennaRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 1.53 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashel River near La GrandeRiver gauge, Mashel River | 1.81 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Ohop Creek near EatonvilleRiver gauge, Ohop Creek | 1.55 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Mineral Creek near MineralRiver gauge, Mineral Creek | 19.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Centralia Power Canal near McKennaCanal gauge, Centralia Power Canal | 10.96 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Puyallup River near ElectronRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 3.20 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 15.2 cfs | Very low | −0.8 cfs | 14 mi |
| Puyallup River near OrtingRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 5.96 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Nisqually River at La Grande Dam today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM PDT, the flow was 39.7 cfs. Up 3.1 cfs over the last 24 hours.
Is Nisqually River at La Grande Dam rising or falling?
Up 3.1 cfs over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nisqually River at La Grande Dam 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:12086000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.82260, -122.30428(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow | 39.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nisqually River at La Grande Dam (usgs:12086000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/nisqually-river-at-la-grande-dam
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