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Leach Creek near Fircrest water level

River gauge, Leach Creek, Washington, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

1.35ft Up 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1.9 cfs
0.5 1.0

History

History
0.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 190.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19
-012ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19-012ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
-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 well above normal at 1.35 ft.

That puts it 0.99 ft above the median of 0.36 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.33 ft (−0.98 ft).

It has risen 0.18 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
0.36 ft0.99 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.19 ft – 1.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
2.33 ft−0.98 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

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

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 62° 44° – Wind 9 mph
20 Tue 63° 46° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 68° 46° – Wind 3 mph
22 Thu 62° 47° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 59° 46° 0.00 in Wind 5 mph
24 Sat 57° 41° – Wind 4 mph
25 Sun 52° 45° 0.07 in, 36% Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 42 min First quarter 63%

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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 7.5 cfs Normal −19.6 cfs 1.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near SteilacoomRiver gauge, Chambers Creek 1.63 ft Normal −0.13 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 9.84 ft Low −0.07 ft 9 mi
Puyallup River at 5th St Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River 735 cfs Low −52.0 cfs 11 mi
White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River 59.53 ft Normal −0.04 ft 13 mi
White River at 24th St E at DieringerRiver gauge, White River 41.18 ft Normal −0.02 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

How does Leach Creek near Fircrest compare with last year?

It is 0.98 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.33 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 0.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.19 ft and 1.11 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, 03:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.35 ft. Up 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Leach Creek near Fircrest rising or falling?

Up 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Leach Creek near Fircrest normal?

Very 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 1.35 ft 2026-10-19 22:45 Provisional
Flow 1.9 cfs 2026-10-19 22:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Leach Creek near Fircrest (usgs:12091200). Accessed October 19, 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.