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Leach Creek near Fircrest water level

River gauge, Leach Creek, Washington, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

1.22ft Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1.3 cfs
0.5 1.0

History

History
0.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 200.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
-012ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20-012ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
-0123ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-0123ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
-0123ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-0123ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Leach Creek near Fircrest is above normal at 1.22 ft.

That puts it 0.91 ft above the median of 0.31 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.35 ft (−0.13 ft).

It has risen 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. 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
0.31 ft0.91 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.18 ft – 1.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
1.35 ft−0.13 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

Floating and fishing near Leach Creek near Fircrest

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

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.

19 Mon 64° 44° – Wind 10 mph
20 Tue 64° 46° – Wind 13 mph
21 Wed 67° 45° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 58° 46° – Wind 4 mph
23 Fri 56° 46° 0.02 in Wind 4 mph
24 Sat 58° 41° – Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 63° 43° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min First quarter 65%

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 7.9 cfs Low +0.7 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 8.59 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 9.82 ft Low −0.05 ft 9 mi
Puyallup River at 5th St Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River 716 cfs Very low −38.0 cfs 11 mi
Puyallup River at E Main Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River 389 cfs Very low −11.0 cfs 12 mi
White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River 59.52 ft Normal −0.02 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

How does Leach Creek near Fircrest compare with last year?

It is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.35 ft.

What is a normal level for Leach Creek near Fircrest in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.18 ft and 1.25 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 19, 2026, 08:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.22 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Leach Creek near Fircrest rising or falling?

Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Leach Creek near Fircrest normal?

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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.22 ft 2026-10-20 03:45 Provisional
Flow 1.3 cfs 2026-10-20 03:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Leach Creek near Fircrest (usgs:12091200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/leach-creek-near-fircrest

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.