Walla Walla River near Touchet water level

Name: Walla Walla River near Touchet water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Walla Walla River, Washington, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM PDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 34.7 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.87 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:26 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Walla Walla River near Touchet is running below normal at 2.55 ft.

That puts it 0.32 ft below the median of 2.87 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 10.45 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.84 ft (−0.29 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.87 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.37 ft and 2.85 ft.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.87 ft0.32 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.43 ft – 3.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.84 ft−0.29 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.37 ft – 2.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.06 ft – 14.59 ft
Highest on record: 20.58 ftFebruary 10, 1996
Forecast peak: 2.87 ftMonday, October 26 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Walla Walla River near Touchet

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 10.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Major flooding of areas along the river.
15.00 ft: Moderate flooding of areas along the river.
13.00 ft: Minor flooding of low land areas along river.
2.55 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.58 ft	February 10, 1996
2	20.26 ft	February 7, 2020
3	18.90 ft	December 22, 1964
4	17.08 ft	January 1, 1997
5	15.79 ft	March 15, 2026
6	15.54 ft	February 12, 1985
7	15.45 ft	April 10, 2019
8	14.91 ft	February 24, 1986
9	14.87 ft	January 9, 2009
10	14.40 ft	March 16, 17

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 64° 37° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 67° 43° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 65° 45° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 68° 52° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 68° 54° – Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 60° 45° – Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 64° 45° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min First quarter 53%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mill Creek at Last Chance Road Branch near College PlaceRiver gauge, Mill Creek	19.2 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
Mill Creek at Walla WallaRiver gauge, Mill Creek	1.82 ft	Normal	±0	22 mi
Cold Springs ReservoirReservoir	580.92 ft	Normal		24 mi
Mill Creek at Five Mile Road Branch near Walla WallaRiver gauge, Mill Creek	6.79 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	24 mi
Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near PendletonRiver gauge, Umatilla River	52.3 cfs	Low	+2.7 cfs	25 mi
Blue Creek near Walla WallaRiver gauge, Blue Creek	1.2 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	28 mi
Umatilla River above Meacham Creek, near GibbonRiver gauge, Umatilla River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	29 mi
McKay ReservoirReservoir	1,248.25 ft	Normal		29 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Walla Walla River near Touchet compare with last year?

It is 0.29 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.84 ft.

What is flood stage for the Walla Walla River near Touchet?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.45 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Walla Walla River near Touchet in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.87 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.43 ft and 3.09 ft, based on 28 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 Walla Walla River near Touchet today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Walla Walla River near Touchet rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Walla Walla River near Touchet normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14018500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.02761, -118.72969 (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	2.55 ft	2026-10-18 20:30	Provisional
Flow	34.7 cfs	2026-10-18 20:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Walla Walla River near Touchet (usgs:14018500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/walla-walla-river-near-touchet

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