Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah water level
River gauge, Issaquah Creek, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah is at 3.82 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 3.87 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.32 ft (−0.50 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.77 ft and 4.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.87 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.33 ft – 4.75 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.32 ft−0.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.77 ft – 4.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.73 ft – 10.85 ft
Floating and fishing near Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Issaquah Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah Creek near HobartRiver gauge, Issaquah Creek | 3.88 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammamish Lake near RedmondLake, Sammamish Lake | 25.95 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Raging River near Fall CityRiver gauge, Raging River | 9.77 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Cedar River at RentonRiver gauge, Cedar River | 8.58 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Snoqualmie River near SnoqualmieRiver gauge, Snoqualmie River | 2.52 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Snoqualmie River near CarnationRiver gauge, Snoqualmie River | 44.52 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Cedar River near LandsburgRiver gauge, Cedar River | 1.32 ft | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Springbrook Creek at OrilliaRiver gauge, Springbrook Creek | 16.87 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| Cedar River below Diversion near LandsburgRiver gauge, Cedar River | 3.11 ft | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah compare with last year?
It is 0.50 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.32 ft.
What is a normal level for Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.87 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.33 ft and 4.75 ft, based on 38 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 Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM PDT, the water level was 3.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:12121600(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.55230, -122.04788(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 | 3.82 ft | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Issaquah Creek near Mouth near Issaquah (usgs:12121600). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/issaquah-creek-near-mouth-near-issaquah
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