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SwedenWhite River Flume at Buckley water level
River gauge, White River Flume, Washington, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 20.3 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at White River Flume at Buckley reads 1.68 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.66 ft and 1.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River above Boise Creek at BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 40.09 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 0.4 mi |
| White River near BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 800.07 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 3.2 mi |
| South Prairie Creek at South PrairieRiver gauge, South Prairie Creek | 24.49 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| Carbon River near FairfaxRiver gauge, Carbon River | 5.61 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Puyallup River at AldertonRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 415 cfs | Low | +8.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Clearwater River near BuckleyRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 5.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Lake Tapps Diversion at DieringerCanal gauge, Lake Tapps Diversion | 5.75 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Puyallup River at E Main Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 429 cfs | Low | −8.0 cfs | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
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 White River Flume at Buckley today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is White River Flume at Buckley rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River Flume at Buckley normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12098920(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.16952, -122.01203(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 | 1.68 ft | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River Flume at Buckley (usgs:12098920). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/white-river-flume-at-buckley
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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer