Huge Creek near Wauna water level
River gauge, Huge Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Huge Creek near Wauna is at 1.23 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.07 ft above the median of 1.16 ft for mid-October, based on 37 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.44 ft (−0.21 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.21 ft and 1.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.16 ft0.07 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.01 ft – 1.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.44 ft−0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.21 ft – 1.28 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.17 ft – 2.82 ft
Floating and fishing near Huge Creek near Wauna
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leach Creek near FircrestRiver gauge, Leach Creek | 1.39 ft | Very high | +0.22 ft | 15 mi |
| Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near SteilacoomRiver gauge, Chambers Creek | 1.63 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University PlaceRiver gauge, Leach Creek | 7.2 cfs | Normal | −2.3 cfs | 16 mi |
| Flett Creek at TacomaRiver gauge, Flett Creek | 8.59 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Clover Creek near TillicumRiver gauge, Clover Creek | 13.50 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Green River below Meeker St at KentRiver gauge, Green River | 18.93 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Green River at 200th Street at KentRiver gauge, Green River | 413 cfs | Low | +6.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Puyallup River at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 9.84 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Huge Creek near Wauna compare with last year?
It is 0.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.44 ft.
What is a normal level for Huge Creek near Wauna in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.16 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.01 ft and 1.33 ft, based on 37 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 Huge Creek near Wauna today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was 1.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Huge Creek near Wauna rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Huge Creek near Wauna normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 37 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:12073500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.38926, -122.69902(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 | 1.23 ft | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Huge Creek near Wauna (usgs:12073500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/huge-creek-near-wauna
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